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2026 Hyundai Sonata: common problems and reliability
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6 owner complaints, most about tires. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2026 Sonata?The 2026 Hyundai Sonata has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are tires and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2026 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2026 Hyundai Sonata vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2026 a good year for the Sonata?
Across the 30 Sonata model years we track, complaint volume runs from 29 (1996) to 3,472 (2011). With 6 complaints, the 2026 Sonata sits below the model's median of 223.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2026 Sonata
electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Campaign 26V047000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by generation and powertrain, creating a high-risk, high-reward ownership profile.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Sonata. See the full Sonata owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Sonata listings typically run $10,598–$20,175.
Other Sonata model years
Compare every Sonata year side by side to see how 2026 ranks against the rest.
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