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2023 Hyundai Sonata: raw data

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vehicle2023 / hyundai / sonata
known issues6 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-01)
complaints86 on file (2022-12-18 → 2026-09-15)
recalls2
investigations0
fars9 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Fuel tank pressure and swelling defectFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE10 complaints2024-08 → 2026-03hyundai-sonata-2023-fuel-tank-pressure-defect
  • 11697927 The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the fuel mileage abnormally increased from 320 to approximately 431
  • 11641315 The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a loud sound coming from the rear end underneath the floorboard like a part slamming on the undercarriage of the vehicle
  • 11721116 I am filing this complaint regarding Recall 25V-796 (Hyundai Recall 286)
EHRS coolant leak causing engine overheatingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING4 complaints2025-11 → 2026-05hyundai-sonata-2023-coolant-leak-overheating
  • 11737251 The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Engine Overheated" displayed
  • 11704347 My car was having an issue where it was losing all the coolant, causing my engine to overheat twice while driving down the highway
  • 11700476 I am reporting a serious coolant system defect on my 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with about 13,500 miles
Transmission shift to neutral or park while drivingPOWER TRAIN7 complaints2022-12 → 2026-06hyundai-sonata-2023-transmission-neutral-limp
  • 11744098 The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted into neutral(N) and failed to shift into park or drive on three occasions
  • 11716374 At least 8 times when driving the car the transmission switches from the drive “d” position to the park “p” position and I have to cut off the car and then restart
  • 11546820 Transmission goes into limp mode Please note this is an N line and shift points are low taking off from a light vehicle goes into limp mode in first 150' cars to the rear almost ran into the back of the vehicle
Fuel injector failure causing sudden loss of powerFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25 complaints2023-01 → 2026-05hyundai-sonata-2023-fuel-injector-stall
  • 11554363 The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to shake, and the vehicle lost motive power
  • 11525029 The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to approximately 30 MPH and stalled
  • 11672238 Failed fuel injector caused 3rd cylinder misfire car only has 30,000 miles I'm the second owner I've only had it 2 weeks and this issue happened
Forward collision warning or braking false activationFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6 complaints2022-12 → 2024-10hyundai-sonata-2023-fca-false-activation
  • 11574876 This is the 3rd time it happened to me. I was driving on the highway at speed 60-70 and a flash came across my dash that said emergency brake warning and my car started slowing down
  • 11622850 During snow and icing conditions the forward collision radar in the logo gets covered up and becomes inoperable
  • 11497956 On a highway cruising at 70mph with the ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control ) on and following distance set at max a car from another lane turned into my lane and then continued to an off ramp
Unintended acceleration during low-speed parking maneuversVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 complaints2023-09 → 2026-03hyundai-sonata-2023-unintended-accel-parking
  • 11542119 My concern is a potential unintended acceleration forward as. I was. parking vechicle. Sudden burst of speed, went thru shrubbery and off a 2 foot wall
  • 11718993 Car was parked, full stop, doors shut, seatbelt on. Foot on brake. Car then seemed to lurch forward by itself forward hitting parking cement block
  • 11724237 Was at a stand still in a parking space/lot I know well. Cautious driver, watch my speed, very aware of other drivers, quick reaction time

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
862022-12-182026-09-1550FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:37; ENGINE:27; POWER TRAIN:16; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE:8

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
23V52600027/07/2023POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPHyundai 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.An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.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.
25V79600018/11/2025FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEHyundai 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.A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.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.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-20249legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2023 Hyundai Sonata vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2023/hyundai/sonata
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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