2018 Hyundai Sonata Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, and owners have filed 374 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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.
374 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have filed 374 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash and 13 describe a fire. Reports cite 20 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 38,181 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 82 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The paint is peeling off the car, when I went to the dealership they said this is a known problem for”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2026 · Engine
“Hyundai dealership confirms I am in need of a new engine due to large oil consumption which is a known issue on 2018 Hyundai Sonata engines. Hyundai will not approve repairs because I am the second ow”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 21, 2026 · Engine
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 |
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| 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Sonata model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Hyundai Sonata | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 11 |
| 1990 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 16 |
| 1991 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 29 |
| 1992 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 22 |
| 1993 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 26 |
| 1994 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 66 |
| 1996 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 23 |
| 1997 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 49 |
| 1998 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 49 |
| 1999 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 124 |
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 276 |
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 205 |
| 2002 Hyundai Sonata | 7 | 319 |
| 2003 Hyundai Sonata | 6 | 199 |
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 202 |
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 165 |
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 9 | 1,047 |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 5 | 696 |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 425 |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 460 |
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 345 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 14 | 3,377 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 8 | 1,557 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | 9 | 1,912 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata | 7 | 748 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 9 | 1,147 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 6 | 726 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 764 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 374 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata | 0 | 162 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 179 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 134 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 94 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 87 |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 46 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata | 0 | 17 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2018 Hyundai Sonata
How do I know if my 2018 Hyundai Sonata 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; 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
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
- Genesis1,244 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.