Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Hyundai Sonata has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 95 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V796000 Fuel Tank May Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V746000 Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V524000 Fuel Leak at Pipe Connection NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 25 complaints
- Power Train 24 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 23 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints
Of the 95 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 95 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Hyundai Sonata has faced issues primarily with its powertrain and fuel system, leading to recalls and complaints. Despite these problems, it remains generally reliable with no pervasive catastrophic failures, making it an average choice for reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 30,000–50,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 40,000–65,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| fuel system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Rotate tires every 7,500 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 5 years
- Inspect brake pads annually
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual fuel smells indicating leaks
- Loss of power when accelerating
- Transmission hesitation or slipping
- Overheating or engine misfire
- Unusual noises from engine bay
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.