2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 20,715 miles. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I was driving on the freeway and my car lost all power. My indicator dash board flashed lights and a loud beeping sound. The warning lights flashed to check my hybrid system and turn engine off, HEV.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 11, 2024 · Electrical system
“2018 Sonata Hybrid May 19 - "Check Hybrid System Turn Engine Off" appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle brought to dealership. May 22 - I pay for a rental vehicle May 26 - Dealer states vehicle is ready”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2022 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata (Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Hybrid SE, Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, Sonata SE). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 26–42 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–40 / 32–46 |
| Fuel | Regular, Regular Gas and Electricity |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6/2/2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM6); Automatic (AM7); Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 6 | 96 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 6 | 154 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 108 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 27 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 54 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 132 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 3 | 80 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 9 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 16 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 55 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 15 |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 9 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 0 | 11 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
How do I know if my 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V619000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.