2022 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
19 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
16,912 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 19 complaints (57.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 15 | 78.9% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 10.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 5.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 |
Electrical System: 11; Unknown Or Other: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Engine: 2; Power Train: 2; Air Bags: 1; Lane Departure: Assist: 1; Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 17 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2023: 5; 2024: 8; 2025: 5; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 15 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11534058 · 2023-07-24 (July 24, 2023)
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 s…
Owner-reported narrative. 16 miles reported. Look up ODI 11534058 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11541156 · 2023-08-28 (August 28, 2023)
I was driving on the freeway when the vehicle's hybrid battery continued to drop below a quarter of the meter. The vehicle's HUD started flashing red and the vehicle shut off. I had to pull over and wait for approximately 30 minutes before starting the vehicle back up and continuing home. The dealership stated it was a Hybrid battery issue, still under warranty, and is replacing the hybrid battery.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11541156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11551216 · 2023-10-22 (October 22, 2023)
As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator stopped functioning and my speedometer did not work. I stopped the car and looked behind the front wheels and nothing looked “unusual”. I restarted the car and all of the alarms went off again, leaving me without a speedometer or the safety features mentioned above. I scheduled an appointment with my dealership explaining what had happened. They did…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11551216 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11551501 · 2023-10-23 (October 23, 2023)
Since a few weeks after buying the car new, the battery dies and self resets every few weeks on average. No error codes occur, but the car had clearly lost power while parked, indicating an issue with power management. For the last could months, car now has 26-27K miles and is 21-23 months old, it had mostly stopped resetting. It now is dead when I go out to it, even after only a couple hours of it being parked at night or during the day. I have to manually access the car and use the battery reset button. They observe no error codes. I have rea…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11551501 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11560765 · 2023-12-18 (December 18, 2023)
1. Solar panel roof exploded without any impact. 2. Vehicle completely shuts down when the solar panel over charges the battery.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11560765 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11591850 · 2024-05-31 (May 31, 2024)
When I have my car parked without starting for 3 or more days, I get a alert that my 12vdc battery is low. When I get back to my car, I have to use the physical key to unlock and push the 12 dcv button to jump start the system. The cover over the door latch has to be taking off with the key to access it and is very hard to remove. This is a safety issue, especially for someone who may have a disability. It tool me 15 minutes to remove the cover because I had to pry it off with breaking it. I got to the point of just pulling it off before I leav…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11591850 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11606548 · 2024-08-05 (August 5, 2024)
The car just dies can't open the car must use the key in the fob.Hyundai dealership says it's a k own issue They told me I need to drive the car more When I can get into the car. There is a battery reset button that starts the car. Numerous online owners have the same problem
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Owner report 11614053 · 2024-09-11 (September 11, 2024)
I brought my car in for electronic update recall. No issues before service. After service, dealer tells me that my car in inoperable and the 12v Aux battery needs to be replaced. The battery was swollen. There were no indication before bringing the car in for recall that there was a battery issue. Possible fire hazard.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11614053 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.