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2021 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance problems

10 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
7%
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Warnings
    4
  • Automatic emergency braking
    2
  • Assist
    2
  • Adaptive cruise control
    2
  • Blind spot detection
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Hyundai Sonata driver assistance problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2021 Hyundai Sonata owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 26, 2026 · Driver assistance, Transmission · FL

Massive loss of coolant in closed loop cooling system Heat soak. Fail safe mode

Filed Feb 1, 2026 · Driver assistance · FL

Will be driving the car and suddenly hear a beep. Then the dashboard will flash with the ABS light engine light tire pressure light check Blindspot sensors, forward collision sensors. once all the lights appear on the dashboard, I can no longer accelerate. i’ve cleaned the throttlebody. I’ve replaced the gas pedal and it’s still kicking back the same code it still does it the same identical thing. It’s given out on me three times since December with an infant in the car. We are now in February.

Filed Jan 9, 2026 · Driver assistance, Engine · AL

Engine makes rattling and knocking noises. Transmission hesitates and jerks Suspension front struts and rear shocks are bad. Possible the isolators. Having horrible back pain when riding in car. Starter intermittently doesn't work Lane keep assistance goes over small bump in road will make car drive in opposite lane into on coming traffic. Took car to Tameron hyundai in Birmingham on the 29th of December 2025. Told them everything thats going on with the car. They did nothing about any of the issues. Car has 55,000 miles on it as that is when all problems have incurred. 60000 mile Warranty expires in February of this year.

Filed Aug 8, 2025 · Airbags, Driver assistance · TX · crash · 7 injuries

During a front end collision the car did not auto brake and the air bags did not deploy. The car has been totaled and is currently at a dealership for insurance appraisal.

Filed Jan 29, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CT

Was driving in reverse out of garage and ABS brakes were applied like I hit a patch of ice stopping the car. Released when applied pressure to brake. Then while on highway going 60 miles an hour the emergency brake system went on for no reason applying pressure and red light came on the dash with a left facing arrow. System released within a few seconds but scared me and I still have to drive this car on highway.

Filed Sep 19, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · AL

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the Forward Collision Avoidance failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the sensor was braking prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated while driving out of the driveway, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed May 5, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · NE · crash

Vehicle in front of me stopped. Six car lengths between us. I applied brakes, nothing, I even put my left foot on top of my right foot. There was plenty of time to stop but brake peddle wouldn’t go down, Felt like it was locked. Automatic Brake Sensor didn’t work either. Still waiting for inspection from manufacturer , 3 weeks. Never had any problems prior to this, After accident my warning came on about front collision failure .

Filed Feb 27, 2023 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · NV

My car barely has 11,000 miles and just the other day it had about 20miles left of gas but as I was driving on the road it started to feel and seem like it was about to die on me, Also the front Wipers are not well restrained with the vehicle you can tell by the way it moves when Wipers are on....Also most of the Signals be It if something is in front of me and the signal goes off BUT THERES NOTHING THERE ...ALSO WHEN IM BACKING UP SOMETIMES the car itself will Force stop as if something is in the way ...BUT AGAIN NOTHING IS THERE AT ALL ...IT HAPPENS EVERY FEW DAYS ....I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR ..AND REALLY THINKING IT WAS WORST MISTAKE W ALL THESE ISSUES ALREADY

Filed Dec 8, 2022 · Driver assistance, Steering · NY

I leased a 2021 Sonata, and the Car has been a nightmare. My Car has been serviced by the dealership twice for a steering wheel that will not stop making noises. I am very concerned for my safety in this Car. The Wheel becomes hard to move. Also, last year, the Car was in the shop for four months while the forward collision sign needed to be fixed. The Car stopped twice. I am terrified to drive this car; it only has 9,200 miles.

Filed Jul 15, 2022 · Airbags, Driver assistance · AZ

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Questions about the 2021 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance

Does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2021 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Sonata driver assistance?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Sonata have the most driver assistance problems?

The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2011 (70 complaints), 2006 (61 complaints) and 2009 (51 complaints).

Other 2021 Hyundai Sonata problems

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