2026 Hyundai Sonata Recalls & Known Issues
Check recalls and known issues for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. Safety information and reliability rating.
Reliability Overview
goodThe 2026 Hyundai Sonata appears to have at least one NHTSA safety recall tied to a body/ejection-mitigation noncompliance. Aside from that, owner-reported issues are mostly typical midsize-sedan concerns such as electronics glitches, brake wear, and occasional transmission hesitation.
Open Recalls (1)
Body Structure:Door Frames/Roof Pillars
Certain 2026 Hyundai Sonata vehicles may have a noncompliance with FMVSS 226 because the subject vehicles may not provide required ejection mitigation performance in a side impact scenario.
Campaign: 26V034 | Reported: 2026-01-24
Known Issues
Infotainment screen or instrument display glitches
Typical mileage: 0-20,000
$0 - $1,200
Transmission hesitation or rough shifting
Typical mileage: 20,000-60,000
$300 - $2,500
Brake squeal or premature brake wear
Typical mileage: 15,000-50,000
$150 - $900
Electrical/12V battery drain causing no-start conditions
Typical mileage: 0-40,000
$150 - $800
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