Model year 2022 · Large Cars

2022 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Sonata at 27–52 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 114 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

27–52

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.

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.

2022 Hyundai Sonata recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline

NHTSA 25V796000 Reported Nov 17, 2025

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 286)
Units affected: 85,043 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission

NHTSA 22V746000 Reported Oct 6, 2022

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 236)
Units affected: 56,148 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA 21V524000 Reported Jul 9, 2021

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 207)
Units affected: 15,752 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
Risk: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. 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.

2022 Hyundai Sonata EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Sonata	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/37/31 mpg	$2,150	293
Sonata	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/37/31 mpg	$2,150	293
Sonata	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/38/32 mpg	$2,100	282
Sonata	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	23/33/27 mpg	$2,500	335
Sonata Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	45/51/47 mpg	$1,450	189
Sonata Hybrid Blue	2.0L 4-cyl hybrid	Automatic 6-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	50/54/52 mpg	$1,300	172

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.

2022 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.

2022 Hyundai Sonata NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.7%	Standard
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.7%	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.

2022 Hyundai Sonata owner complaints

Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, most recently on Oct 22, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Hyundai Sonata complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	28
Engine	27
Fuel/propulsion system	27
Power train	25
Unknown or other	15
Vehicle speed control	8
Fuel system, gasoline	6
Service brakes	6
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	5
Lane departure: Assist	4

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

Hyundai Sonata by model year
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
2021 Sonata	27–52 mpg	4	190	5/5
2020 Sonata	31–52 mpg	4	198	5/5
2019 Sonata	26–42 mpg	0	172	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

All Hyundai Sonata years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Hyundai models

2022 Hyundai Accent 2022 Hyundai Elantra 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022 Hyundai Kona 2022 Hyundai Nexo 2022 Hyundai Palisade 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe 2022 Hyundai Tucson 2022 Hyundai Veloster 2022 Hyundai Venue

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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