Hyundai problems and recalls
Owners have filed 56,067 complaints about 44 Hyundai models. The most complained-about is the Sonata, mostly for engine problems.
- owner complaints
- 56,067
- recalls
- 295
- models
- 44
Models
Sorted by number of complaints. Tap a model for its years to avoid.
| Model | Years | Complaints | Worst year | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata | 1990-2026 | 16,115 | 2011 | Engine |
| Elantra | 1992-2026 | 8,741 | 2013 | Engine |
| Santa Fe | 2001-2026 | 7,713 | 2017 | Engine |
| Tucson | 2005-2026 | 6,344 | 2016 | Engine |
| Palisade | 2020-2027 | 2,509 | 2020 | Brakes |
| Accent | 1991-2022 | 2,034 | 2012 | Airbags |
| Ioniq 5 | 2022-2027 | 1,351 | 2022 | Electrical |
| Veloster | 2012-2021 | 1,298 | 2013 | Engine |
| Genesis | 2008-2018 | 1,245 | 2015 | Brakes |
| Santa Fe Sport | 2013-2018 | 1,205 | 2017 | Engine |
| Kona | 2018-2026 | 816 | 2019 | Engine |
| Sonata Hybrid | 2011-2026 | 797 | 2012 | Engine |
| Tiburon | 1997-2008 | 762 | 2003 | Transmission |
| Azera | 2006-2017 | 713 | 2006 | Airbags |
| Veracruz | 2007-2012 | 662 | 2008 | Engine |
| Tucson Hybrid | 2022-2026 | 384 | 2025 | Driver assistance |
| Santa Cruz | 2022-2026 | 329 | 2022 | Transmission |
| XG350 | 2001-2006 | 319 | 2005 | Airbags |
| Entourage | 2006-2008 | 288 | 2007 | Electrical |
| Santa Fe Hybrid | 2021-2027 | 278 | 2025 | Engine |
| Genesis Coupe | 2010-2016 | 222 | 2013 | Brakes |
| Excel | 1990-2001 | 182 | 1990 | Transmission |
| Elantra Touring | 2008-2013 | 175 | 2010 | Steering |
| Kona Electric | 2019-2025 | 151 | 2019 | Electrical |
| Venue | 2020-2026 | 147 | 2020 | Electrical |
| Elantra Hybrid | 2021-2025 | 136 | 2023 | Electrical |
| Ioniq 6 | 2023-2025 | 131 | 2023 | Electrical |
| Ioniq Hybrid | 2017-2022 | 127 | 2017 | Electrical |
| Elantra GT | 2013-2020 | 120 | 2018 | Engine |
| Equus | 2011-2016 | 96 | 2014 | Suspension |
| XG300 | 2001-2004 | 75 | 2001 | Engine |
| Veloster N | 2019-2022 | 64 | 2022 | Driver assistance |
| Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 2016-2019 | 63 | 2017 | Engine |
| Scoupe | 1991-1995 | 61 | 1994 | Transmission |
| Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | 2022-2023 | 48 | 2022 | Electrical |
| Sonata GLS | 1999 | 46 | 1999 | Body |
| Elantra N | 2022-2026 | 40 | 2022 | Engine |
| Ioniq 9 | 2026 | 39 | 2026 | Electrical |
| Hyundai | 1991-2002 | 35 | 2001 | Transmission |
| Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid | 2018-2022 | 29 | 2019 | Electrical |
| Santa Fe XL | 2019 | 26 | 2019 | Engine |
| Tucson Plug-In Hybrid | 2022-2026 | 26 | 2023 | Transmission |
| Ioniq Electric | 2017-2021 | 24 | 2017 | Electrical |
| Nexo | 2019-2023 | 22 | 2020 | Fuel system |
Hyundai problems by type
- Engine16,454
- Electrical8,274
- Transmission6,047
- Brakes5,918
- Airbags5,394
- Steering4,914
- Fuel system4,000
- Acceleration2,932
- Body2,916
- Driver assistance2,748
Latest Hyundai recalls
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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module: software -
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs -
Suspension: front: macpherson strut -
Seats: front assembly: power adjust -
Seats: mid/rear assembly: power adjust -
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly -
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery -
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel