Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Sonata by year filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2026 Hyundai Sonata
Sedan, hybrid, built in South Korea. Owner complaints on file from Apr 20, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026.
Recall campaigns covering this model year142k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints33.0 times the median 2026 sedan
Severity index0.02026 sedans average 15.1
First 24 monthsOpenWindow has not closed yet
Components
33% of complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Sonata name tires
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2026 Hyundai Sonata
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-047 | Jan 26, 2026 | Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail | Electrical system | 41,651 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2026 Hyundai Sonata
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 17, 2026Failure Aug 12, 2026Santa Fe, NMUnknown or other
My sunroof exploded within 100 miles of ownership. My first drive home to be exact. Was determined to be defective by Hyundai.
NHTSA complaint 11765035 - Filed Jun 23, 2026Failure May 23, 2026Kansas City, MOTires
When backing into my parking spot the front driver side tire blew at the side wall. Then a few weeks late the Rear driver side tire started to bubble at the same spot and was showing signs that it was getting ready to blow. The first one was immediately replaced under Kumho's warranty and then the second one was replaced on my dime. I feel that the other 2 tires could blow at anytime as the car only has 2800 miles on it and has not been involved in any significant impact or accident.
NHTSA complaint 11746007 - Filed Apr 20, 2026Failure Apr 1, 2026Auburn, ALUnknown or other
2026 hyundai sonata limited hybrid first owner. The sunroof above the driver's seat exploded while i was driving 70mph on the highway. Sounded like a gunshot. It was completely shattered but thankfully did not rain down on me. Local hyundai dealer inspected it and warranty denied from hyundai due to "caused by an outside influence." I did not see or hear any rocks or debris.
NHTSA complaint 11732595
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
15 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 26-01-060H TSB Jul 27, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit a transmission oil leak at the bottom of the valve body cover due to a loose oil level plug that could potentially lead to a total failure of the automatic transmission. This bulletin provides instructions to inspec… - 26-01-060H WebDCS Jul 27, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit a transmission oil leak at the bottom of the valve body cover due to a loose oil level plug that could potentially lead to a total failure of the automatic transmission. Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 26-01-060H i… - 26-01-057H DCS Jul 21, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain 2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a fuel filler door that is difficult to open due to the push-type opener mechanism. Technical Bulletin (TSB) 26-01-057H provides instructions to inspect the fuel filler door… - 26-01-057H TSB Jul 17, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain Sonata (DN8) and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a fuel filler door that is difficult to open due to the push-type opener mechanism. This bulletin provides instructions to inspect the fuel filler door push opener and, if necessary, repl… - LA29-LA30 DCS Jul 14, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain 2024-2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2024-2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked. Technical Servi… - 7/13/2026 TSB Jul 13, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked. This bulletin provides the procedure to update the ATCU (Air Temper… - 26-AT-005H TSB Jun 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivab… - DTN DL Apr 10, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not su… - DTN DCS Apr 10, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been i… - 26-01-035H TSB Apr 8, 2026 · Service Campaign
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to verify Bluelink Data Co… - 26-AD-001H TSB Feb 25, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration range may be exceeded while driving: • … - TEB/TEBA DCS Dec 10, 2025 · Service Campaign
Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing issue with software GDS event #1302. The matter is being investigated. We will provide an update once the issue is resolved and the suspension is lifted. - 25-BD-012H TSB Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. … - 25-01-075H/076H DCS Oct 21, 2025 · Service Campaign
Certain Sonata (DN8) and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to the air conditioning controller not shutting down completely while the vehicle is parked and turned off. TSBs 25-01-075H (for Sonata vehicles) & 25-01-076H (Sonata… - 25-01-075H TSB Oct 21, 2025 · Service Campaign
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may experience battery drain due to the air conditioning controller not shutting down completely while the vehicle is parked and turned off. This bulletin provides instructions to perform a software update for the ATCU (Air Tem…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.