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Hyundai Sonata 2023

Large Cars Front-wheel (FWD)

Specifications

Engine
1,600 cc
4
Cylinders4
DrivetrainFront-wheel (FWD)
Body styleLarge Cars

Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

IIHS
Results · 4 door sedan · Top Safety Pick
🇺🇸 Local data
Small overlap front: driver-sideGood
Small overlap front: passenger-sideGood
Moderate overlap front: original testGood
Moderate overlap front: updated testPoor
Side: updated testAcceptable
Roof strengthGood
Head restraints & seatsGood
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NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2023 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
🇺🇸 Local data
★★★★★overall
Frontal impact★★★★★
Side impact★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Fuel economy

🇺🇸 Local data
City
8.7 L/100 km
Highway
6.4 L/100 km
Combined
7.6 L/100 km
Emissions
182 g/km
CO₂

Recalls

No recalls on record in our sources.

Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 2026-09-23 · NHTSA

While driving at highway speeds, the emergency brake system will apply and alert me. It’s happened twice now in the last 3 weeks. I’ve experienced a random loss of power while driving on the highway with no check engine light on the dashboard. Lastly, at lower speeds the car will randomly jerk while accelerating with …

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2026-09-15 · NHTSA

When left turn signal is selected blinker nor camera comes on and at times it does work. Constantly in and out never steady. This never happened with the right turn signal only the left

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-08-07 · NHTSA

I own a 2023 Hyundai Sonata SEL. Over approximately three years, the vehicle experienced four separate incidents involving sudden loss of engine power and recurring fuel injector/powertrain problems. Three of these incidents occurred while the vehicle was being driven on interstate highways, creating serious safety co…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2026-07-29 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15-40 MPH, the vehicle was sputtering and shaking abnormally. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); but the VIN was not under reca…

POWER TRAIN 2026-06-15 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted into neutral(N) and failed to shift into park or drive on three occasions. The vehicle was restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle was shifted into drive, and the contact continu…

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 2026-05-14 · NHTSA

This is an extremely common issue plaguing Hyundai & Kia vehicles with the Theta III 2.5L Turbo engine, Such as Kia K5 GT, Hyundai Sante Fe, Hyundai Santa Cruz, & Hyundai Sonata N-Line. Its a failing ITM (integrated thermal management) unit or otherwise known as an ITMS unit. There is a rod within the ITM that preven…

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 2026-05-12 · NHTSA

Was driving and stopped at a stoplight. When I went to drive it started sputtering and if I wouldn’t have driven into a gas station, it would’ve given out in the middle of the road. It wouldn’t let me switch to drive or reverse , only neutral or park. It threw a code P0301, cylinder 1 misfire. Had to get it towed. Now…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2026-05-12 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Engine Overheated" displayed. The contact checked the Hyundai app, but it showed no failure. The contact's wife drove to their son's residence, who inspected and discovered that there was no…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2026-04-02 · NHTSA

See attached document for complaint.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2026-03-16 · NHTSA

Battery Management System completely exhausting the 12V battery resulting in the car acting as if it has no power. When this happens, you can't unlock the door or open the trunk. On two separate occasions, I have encountered a complete loss of power in my Sonata Hybrid, preventing me from unlocking the trunk or door…

BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Crash 2026-03-13 · NHTSA

Reported this previously, but more information was gathered, thanks to collision mechanic who guessed immediately when he heard 2023 hybrid Sonata - he said "they're notorious for it." Was at a stand still in a parking space/lot I know well. Cautious driver, watch my speed, very aware of other drivers, quick reaction …

STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Crash 2026-03-04 · NHTSA

Recall 286 my vehicle suffered from this causing heat module failure misfire in cylinder 2 and high pressure in gas tank. Sports Hyundai had previously done a 180 day repair under recall 9b1 for an expanded gas tank after the repair the car suffered from the updated recall 286 . I brang to the dealership 4 times with …

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