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2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems

Owners filed 19 complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with NHTSA between Jul 2023 and Jan 2026. The most-cited component is electrical system (11).

Complaints
19
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
01 —By component

Complaints by component

One complaint can cite several components
  1. Electrical system11
  2. Fuel/propulsion system4
  3. Power train2
  4. Engine2
  5. Steering1
  6. Air bags1
  7. Service brakes1
  8. Lane departure1
  9. Visibility1
  10. Other / unknown5

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 29, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Trend

When complaints were filed

Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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Model yearComplaints filed per calendar year
20235
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Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.

03 —Owner reports

Top problems in owners’ words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first

Electrical system

11 reports
“Driving at 78 mph and "Check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 20, 2026Power train, Electrical system, EngineODI 11712021

Fuel/propulsion system

4 reports
“Fuel injector failed. The vehicle stall and accelerate poorly due to misfires. It is leaching gasoline into the oil which can result in total engine failure. Dealership verified the injector was bad. There was a warning light at one time after refueling, presumed it was my fuel cap, tightened it, and the light went away.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 5, 2025Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11685272

Power train

2 reports
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a delay while shifting into another gear. The contact stated that the chassis warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the front driver’s side door failed to latch and close properly. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated on October 14, 2023, the solar panel ceased charging. The contact started to hear an abnormal sound coming from the front windshield. The contact stated she became aware that the front windshield had detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer: Woodhouse Hyundai of Omaha [XXX] : [XXX] ), where it was diagnosed with needing the solar panel and the front driver’s side window to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact continued to hear the abnormal sound. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer: Beardmore Hyundai [XXX] : [XXX] ) where it was diagnosed with a delay in the transmission.…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 24, 2023Power train, VisibilityODI 11534058

Engine

2 reports
“My engine coolant level keeps going down but no leaks evident also heavy white smoke coming out from the exhaust. Finally engine overheated.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 5, 2024Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11629120

Steering

1 report
“When outside temperature drops, car starts in morning with several warning lights illuminated, indicating fault with several safety systems including airbags, brake, power steering, front camera, blind-spot collision warning system, traction control and smart cruise control. Car key fobs have consistently failed, disabling access to the vehicle. The vehicles 12V reset recently failed which required Hyundai Roadside Assistance (10/25/24). According to BlueLink application, cars 12V battery has been reset dozens of times, which is information visible to the service centers. However, at several past service appointments it has been verbally stated that "problem can not be replicated" and was not documented. Problem was confirmed by Hyundai service center on March 13, 2024. Problem was not resolved at the time of service, vehicle was returned back without resolution. With temperatures now dropping at night, said issues are occurring daily with warning indicators for failing safety systems illuminating upon cold start and electrical system failing daily.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 27, 2024Steering, Air bags, Service brakesODI 11622160

Air bags

1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 29, 2026

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.