Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | −79% | — | Fuel System | Good |
| 2017 | 32 | — | 2 | Engine | Limited data |
| 2016 | 26 | — | 2 | Engine | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median Sonata Plug-In Hybrid year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid problems
Latest Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid recalls
Electrical system › Software
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of…
Remedy: Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Hybrid propulsion system
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid should you avoid?
None of the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid?
2019 has the fewest complaints compared with other Sonata Plug-In Hybrid years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (36), electrical system (25) and fuel & propulsion system (14). Engine complaints peak in the 2016 model year.
How many recalls has the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid had?
2 recalls across 2016–2019. The model year with the most is 2016.
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.