Current Hyundai models
Tucson2005–2026 · 6,315 complaintsAvoid: 2025, 2016, 2017Santa Fe2001–2026 · 7,679 complaintsAvoid: 2017, 2025, 2023Sonata1995–2025 · 16,041 complaintsAvoid: 2011, 2013, 2012Palisade2020–2026 · 2,482 complaintsAvoid: 2024, 2023, 2025Elantra1995–2026 · 8,734 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2017, 2012Ioniq 52022–2026 · 1,348 complaintsAvoid: 2025Kona2018–2026 · 810 complaintsAvoid: 2020Tucson Hybrid2022–2026 · 376 complaintsAvoid: 2025Sonata Hybrid2011–2025 · 793 complaintsAvoid: 2021, 2016, 2012Santa Cruz2022–2026 · 325 complaintsNo years flaggedSanta Fe Hybrid2021–2026 · 273 complaintsAvoid: 2025, 2023, 2024Venue2020–2026 · 141 complaintsNo years flaggedElantra Hybrid2021–2026 · 135 complaintsAvoid: 2023Ioniq 62023–2025 · 131 complaintsAvoid: 2025Elantra N2022–2025 · 38 complaintsNo years flaggedIoniq 92026 · 37 complaintsNo years flaggedTucson Plug-In Hybrid2022–2026 · 23 complaintsNo years flagged
Older and discontinued models
Santa Fe Sport2013–2018 · 1,197 complaintsAvoid: 2017, 2018Veloster2012–2021 · 1,295 complaintsAvoid: 2013, 2012, 2016Accent1995–2022 · 2,030 complaintsAvoid: 2012, 1995, 2002Kona Electric2019–2024 · 150 complaintsNo years flaggedIoniq Hybrid2017–2022 · 125 complaintsAvoid: 2022, 2020Genesis2009–2016 · 1,462 complaintsAvoid: 2015, 2012, 2009Sonata Plug-In Hybrid2016–2019 · 63 complaintsNo years flaggedVeloster N2021–2022 · 55 complaintsNo years flaggedSanta Fe Plug-In Hybrid2022–2023 · 48 complaintsNo years flaggedAzera2006–2017 · 713 complaintsAvoid: 2006, 2007, 2013Ioniq Electric2017–2020 · 22 complaintsNo years flaggedIoniq Plug-In Hybrid2019–2021 · 22 complaintsNo years flaggedNexo2019–2023 · 21 complaintsNo years flaggedEquus2011–2016 · 96 complaintsAvoid: 2014, 2011Kona N2022 · 7 complaintsNo years flaggedTiburon1997–2008 · 762 complaintsAvoid: 2003, 2004, 2006Veracruz2007–2012 · 661 complaintsAvoid: 2008, 2007Entourage2007–2008 · 287 complaintsNo years flaggedXG3502002–2005 · 268 complaintsAvoid: 2005, 2002Elantra Touring2009–2013 · 174 complaintsAvoid: 2010XG3002001–2003 · 73 complaintsNo years flaggedXG 3502004 · 47 complaintsNo years flagged
Hyundai model years to avoid
- 2025 Hyundai Tucson15.5× complaints · collision avoidance
- 2016 Hyundai Tucson14.3× complaints · transmission
- 2011 Hyundai Sonata10.7× complaints · steering
- 2017 Hyundai Tucson10.1× complaints · engine
- 2022 Hyundai Tucson9.6× complaints · fuel system
- 2003 Hyundai Tiburon8.3× complaints · transmission
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson6.3× complaints · collision avoidance
- 2006 Hyundai Azera6.1× complaints · airbag
- 2013 Hyundai Sonata5.4× complaints · engine
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra5.1× complaints · brake
- 2007 Hyundai Azera4.5× complaints · airbag
- 2012 Hyundai Sonata4.4× complaints · engine
Latest Hyundai recalls
- 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and 1 more: wheels – lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- 2026 Hyundai Elantra, 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid: suspension – macpherson strut
- 2017–2020 Genesis G80, 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis: seats – power adjust
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9: seats – power adjust
- 2024–2026 Hyundai Kona, 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric: seat belts – buckle assembly
- 2023–2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5: electrical system – traction battery
- 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 1 more: electrical system – instrument cluster/panel
- 2025–2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson and 2 more: automatic emergency braking
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai model years should you avoid?
By owner complaints compared at the same age, the worst Hyundai model years include the 2025 Tucson, the 2016 Tucson, the 2011 Sonata, the 2017 Tucson and the 2022 Tucson.
How many Hyundai recalls are there?
NHTSA lists 285 recalls for Hyundai vehicles from 1995 onward, the latest on October 20, 2026. See the latest Hyundai recalls.
What Hyundai model gets the most complaints?
In the last ten model years, the Tucson has drawn the most complaints (4,734) — partly because it is one of the brand's best sellers. Compare years on the Hyundai Tucson page.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.