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2022 Hyundai Sonata problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata sits mid-pack among Sonata years: 138 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 206, with 3 recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across fuel system (26), transmission (24), and engine (23), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

138

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

17

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2022 compare to other Sonata years?

Sonata NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted4,608 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 4 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 18 complaints1990: 25 complaints1991: 41 complaints1992: 43 complaints1993: 46 complaints1994: 7 complaints1995: 93 complaints1996: 37 complaints1997: 74 complaints1998: 68 complaints1999: 187 complaints2000: 378 complaints2001: 293 complaints2002: 407 complaints2003: 249 complaints2004: 288 complaints2005: 217 complaints2006: 1,422 complaints2007: 906 complaints2008: 554 complaints2009: 612 complaints2010: 415 complaints2011: 4,608 complaints2012: 2,272 complaints2013: 2,635 complaints2014: 1,077 complaints2015: 1,636 complaints2016: 991 complaints2017: 991 complaints2018: 540 complaints2019: 205 complaints2020: 254 complaints2021: 169 complaints2022: 138 complaints2023: 136 complaints2024: 70 complaints2025: 20 complaints2026: 2 complaints
Sonata NHTSA complaints by model year, 2022 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Sonata problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System2619%
Transmission2417%
Engine2317%
Electrical System1511%
Driver Assistance1511%
Other97%
Speed Control97%
Brakes54%
Tires & Wheels43%
Visibility & Wipers32%
Suspension21%
Body & Structure21%
Seats11%

Does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V796000Fuel SystemNovember 17, 2025 · 85,043 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

22V746000TransmissionOctober 6, 2022 · 56,148 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

21V524000Fuel SystemJuly 9, 2021 · 15,752 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I was driving the car home from Massachusetts when, after 6 hours of driving, the car started to shake and would not accelerate. It was also emitting a burning smell. I exited the highway and called for a tow truck. I was told by the Hyundai dealership that, at 4,100 miles, a fuel injector and high…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 19, 2025

“I was driving down the street and I hit a car because I felt that I lost the control of the car momentarily and it happened as it is described on this recall - 22V746000: The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · April 17, 2023 · crash

“My ITMS has failed. It’s happened 5 times now where My car will say it’s over heating and go into limp mode. Then within seconds it will act like nothing happened and drive normal. My fan runs constantly and my oil temp is always high. The dealer has refused to fix the problem even with…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 9, 2022

“While entering the Highway as I began to accelerate. The car symbol Engine over heating was flashing on the dash board. It was close to the H on the dash board. I pulled off the road. The Car cooled immediately. After I turned the car off to get gas, the Check Engine light came on. The light is…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 29, 2023

“vehicle locked up the brakes by completely depressing them automatically and didn’t use ABS when sensing another vehicle stop in front of it. causing the sonata to slide into the rear of the other vehicle. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · June 28, 2022 · crash

2022 Hyundai Sonata — common questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 138 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Sonata year, with 3 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2022 Sonata problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (26 complaints), transmission (24 complaints), engine (23 complaints).

Does the 2022 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Hyundai Sonata years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sonata years to avoid are 2011, 2013, 2012, 2015, 2006, 2014, 2017, 2016, 2007, 2009, 2008, 2018, 2010, 2002, 2000. The cleanest record among Sonata years belongs to 1988.

How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Sonata?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2022 Hyundai Sonata earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.