Verdict
2025 Hyundai Sonata: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Hyundai Sonata — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 26 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 82% of 2025 sedans. Electrical System leads the reports (19%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
26
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
29
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 82% of 2025 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (19% of 26 reports), followed by unknown or other (19%).
+ 2 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 26 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11743044, ODI 11746271, ODI 11744655, ODI 11733182, ODI 11645912.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
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2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
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Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata Hybrid | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 44 | 51 | 47 |
| Sonata FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 28 | 38 | 32 |
| Sonata FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| Sonata AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 25 | 34 | 28 |
| Sonata FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 23 | 32 | 27 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Hyundai Sonata: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners filed 26 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Hyundai Sonata — more complaints than 82% of comparable 2025 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Hyundai Sonata?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (19% of complaints) and unknown or other (19%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Hyundai Sonata between 27 and 47 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.