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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2022 (95/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
2 complaints · 1 recalls
11 complaints · 0 recalls
42 complaints · 1 recalls
83 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
19 complaints · 0 recalls
52 complaints · 0 recalls
168 complaints · 4 recalls
3 complaints · 0 recalls
9 complaints · 1 recalls
79 complaints · 3 recalls
130 complaints · 5 recalls
50 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
28 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
105 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
153 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
95 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
Zeroing in on the 2022?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid head-to-head →