Model year 2023 · Large Cars

2023 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Sonata at 27–52 mpg combined across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 103 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

27–52

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 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.

2023 Hyundai Sonata recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 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: Fluid/lubricant: Pump

NHTSA 23V526000 Reported Jul 27, 2023 Park outside
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 246)
Units affected
52,109 (estimate)
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

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

2023 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.

2023 Hyundai Sonata EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Sonata1.6L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/37/31 mpg$2,150293
Sonata2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/37/31 mpg$2,150293
Sonata2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular28/38/32 mpg$2,100282
Sonata2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/33/27 mpg$2,500335
Sonata Hybrid2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular45/51/47 mpg$1,450189
Sonata Hybrid Blue2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular50/54/52 mpg$1,300172

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.

2023 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.

2023 Hyundai Sonata NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2023 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard
2023 Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%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.

2023 Hyundai Sonata owner complaints

Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, most recently on Oct 17, 2026. 8 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Hyundai Sonata complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Fuel/propulsion system40
Engine35
Power train20
Electrical system12
Unknown or other8
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking7
Fuel system, gasoline6
Vehicle speed control6
Service brakes5
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings3

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
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Sonata26–51 mpg——5/5
2026 Sonata27–51 mpg165/5
2025 Sonata27–47 mpg0285/5
2024 Sonata27–47 mpg1565/5
2022 Sonata27–52 mpg31145/5
2021 Sonata27–52 mpg41905/5
2020 Sonata31–52 mpg41985/5
2019 Sonata26–42 mpg01725/5
2018 Sonata26–42 mpg23845/5
2017 Sonata24–42 mpg58805/5
2016 Sonata24–41 mpg98875/5
2015 Sonata24–37 mpg121,2075/5

All Hyundai Sonata years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Hyundai models

2023 Hyundai Elantra2023 Hyundai Ioniq 62023 Hyundai Kona2023 Hyundai Nexo2023 Hyundai Palisade2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz2023 Hyundai Santa Fe2023 Hyundai Tucson2023 Hyundai Venue

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 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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