Model year 2019 · Large Cars, Midsize Cars
2019 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Sonata at 26–42 mpg combined across 7 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 172 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
26–42
NHTSA overall rating
5/5
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
NHTSA lists this vehicle as SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID.
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2019 Hyundai Sonata recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 28, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2019 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Electric range | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 28/37/31 mpg | — | $2,150 | 284 |
| Sonata | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 8-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 23/32/26 mpg | — | $2,600 | 342 |
| Sonata | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/33/28 mpg | — | $2,400 | 319 |
| Sonata Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 39/44/41 mpg | — | $1,650 | 217 |
| Sonata Hybrid SE | 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 40/46/42 mpg | — | $1,600 | 212 |
| Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl plug-in hybrid | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas and Electricity / Electricity | 37/42/39 mpg 99 MPGe on electricity | 28 mi | $1,700 | 100 |
| Sonata SE | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/35/29 mpg | — | $2,300 | 306 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2019 Hyundai Sonata crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 10.5% | No |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars | 10.5% | Optional |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Standard |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2019 Hyundai Sonata owner complaints
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, most recently on Oct 4, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 7 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Engine | 91 |
| Unknown or other | 25 |
| Exterior lighting | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 |
| Electrical system | 15 |
| Power train | 12 |
| Air bags | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 7 |
| Structure: Body | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Hyundai Sonata model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Sonata | 26–51 mpg | — | — | 5/5 |
| 2026 Sonata | 27–51 mpg | 1 | 6 | 5/5 |
| 2025 Sonata | 27–47 mpg | 0 | 28 | 5/5 |
| 2024 Sonata | 27–47 mpg | 1 | 56 | 5/5 |
| 2023 Sonata | 27–52 mpg | 2 | 103 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Sonata | 27–52 mpg | 3 | 114 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Sonata | 27–52 mpg | 4 | 190 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Sonata | 31–52 mpg | 4 | 198 | 5/5 |
| 2018 Sonata | 26–42 mpg | 2 | 384 | 5/5 |
| 2017 Sonata | 24–42 mpg | 5 | 880 | 5/5 |
| 2016 Sonata | 24–41 mpg | 9 | 887 | 5/5 |
| 2015 Sonata | 24–37 mpg | 12 | 1,207 | 5/5 |
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Other 2019 Hyundai models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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