Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid
The Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid are 2017, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2018 is the cleanest year on record.
100
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
2016–2019
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High complaint rate | 51 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 43 |
Every Sonata Plug-In Hybrid year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2017avoid | 51 | 2 | |
| 2016avoid | 43 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years to avoid are 2017, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2018.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid?
By complaint volume, 2018 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid have?
Across all model years, the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 100 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.