High Risk / Avoid NHTSA Record ID #2019-hyundai-sonata

2019 Hyundai Sonata Problems & Recalls

Comprehensive defect analysis based on official US Federal safety databases.

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Defect Risk Score
65 / 100
Year to Avoid
Owner Complaints
162
Filed with NHTSA
Safety Recalls
0
Free Dealer Fixes
Incidents Reported
14
8 Crashes • 6 Fires
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2019 Hyundai Sonata Top Failure Categories

Distribution of driver complaints across vehicle components according to federal taxonomy.

Engine & Cooling 45.7%
74 reported failures
Exterior Lighting 11.1%
18 reported failures
Unknown Or Other 9.9%
16 reported failures
Electrical System 6.8%
11 reported failures
Airbags & Restraints 4.9%
8 reported failures
Powertrain & Transmission 4.9%
8 reported failures
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Official Safety Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Sonata (0)

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Verified NHTSA Owner Complaints

Excerpts of actual incident reports submitted to the federal Office of Defects Investigation (ODI).

ODI #11768871 • Engine & Cooling 10/04/2026

"My car's engine is burning oil. I have maintained service of oil changes and fluids, etc. since I purchased my car. It is not that old in my opinion."

ODI #11763290 • Engine & Cooling 09/10/2026

"The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 58 MPH. The contact retrieved DTC: P1326 (Knock Sensor Detection System) at O'Reilly Auto Parts and stated that the knoc..."

ODI #11762354 • Fuel/Propulsion System 09/05/2026

"The low-pressure fuel pump module assembly, located directly beneath the rear passenger seat cushion, experienced a plastic housing failure. A stress fracture on the upper plastic fuel outlet nipple caused raw liquid gasoline to actively weep and pool on top of the module inside the passenger cabin. This component is retained and available for insp..."

ODI #11757665 • Engine & Cooling 08/18/2026

"The oil is low, went to get looked at by another mechanic besides Dealer cause they want to hit you over the head with prices. Was told car burning oil. Took to dealer for Oil Consumption Test. Had to pay for oil change. Came back a little before 1,000 miles and car failed. They charging me 900.00 for next step because I can’t find ALL the oil cha..."

ODI #11757693 • Engine & Cooling 08/18/2026

"The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced severe overheating and excessive oil consumption. The contact also stated that there was a misfire in the engine even though the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced. Due to the failure, the vehicle could not be dri..."