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2019 Hyundai Sonata Hev
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
153 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Engine problems dominate (54% of complaints, typically reported near 39k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2019 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 11%
2 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hev, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Lights (18) · Electrical system (12) · Fuel system (10) · Airbags (9)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Engine
54%82 complaints · typically near 39k mi · 48 in the last 2 years
“The engine is the component or system failed or malfunctioned, and it is available for inspection upon request. Sudden loss of engine power while driving, including du…”
Lights
12%18 complaints
“The vehicle consumes a gallon of oil weekly. The spark plugs are having to be replaced every three months. The Low beams have been replaced and are working but the hea…”
Electrical system
8%12 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“I wanted to report the failure of my rear camera and/or the electrical circuit that is tied to it. It's my understanding that Hyundai has issued multiple recalls acros…”
Fuel system
7%10 complaints · 8 in the last 2 years
“On April 14, 2026, my 2019 Hyundai Sonata was parked at a retail store parking lot. Returning from the store, I attempted to start the car, and it did not start. I att…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
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