2019 Hyundai Sonata problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, filed between 2019-04-15 and 2026-09-10. The most common problem areas are the engine (89, 52%), exterior lighting (18, 11%) and fuel/propulsion system (17, 10%). Owners reported 9 crashes, 6 fires and 7 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Hyundai Sonata complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 89 | 52% | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 15% | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | 11% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 17 | 10% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 15 | 9% | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 11 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 10 | 6% | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 7 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Engine: 89 complaints
- 89 complaints of 170 (52%) name the engine.
- 10 of them also name the fuel/propulsion system; owners reported 2 crashes, 4 fires and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata covers this system.
Exterior lighting: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 170 (11%) name the exterior lighting — headlights, tail and brake lights and turn signals.
- Owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata covers this system.
Fuel/propulsion system: 17 complaints
- 17 complaints of 170 (10%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 10 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 fire in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata covers this system.
Electrical system: 15 complaints
- 15 complaints of 170 (9%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 9 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 fires in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata covers this system.
Power train: 11 complaints
- 11 complaints of 170 (6%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 8 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata covers this system.
Air bags: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 170 (6%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 2 of them also name the seat belts; owners reported 4 crashes and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 30 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names SONATA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Hyundai Sonata recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata's most common problem areas are the engine (89 of 170 complaints), exterior lighting (18 of 170 complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (17 of 170 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA has 170 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, including 9 reported crashes and 6 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata's problems?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. Complaints alone do not trigger a free repair.