Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Hyundai Sonata
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes 6 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Unknown or Other 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata shows an average reliability outlook with common complaints centered around the service brakes and powertrain. Despite some issues, the vehicle maintains a moderate repair cost trajectory.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| powertrain | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$800 | 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 changes
- tire rotations
- brake inspections
- coolant flushing
- transmission service
- battery check
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- brake pedal vibrations
- rough shifting
- unexpected acceleration
- engine misfires
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.