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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.

Best years to target

2022 95 · 2021 91 · 2017 86 · 2024 85

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.

202664/100
Too New

2 complaints · 1 recalls

202564/100
Unproven

11 complaints · 0 recalls

202485/100
Buy

42 complaints · 1 recalls

202364/100
Caution

83 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

202295/100
Buybest year

19 complaints · 0 recalls

202191/100
Buy

52 complaints · 0 recalls

202074/100
Buy

168 complaints · 4 recalls

201964/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 0 recalls

201864/100
Unproven

9 complaints · 1 recalls

201786/100
Buy

79 complaints · 3 recalls

201683/100
Buy

130 complaints · 5 recalls

201564/100
Caution

50 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201464/100
Caution

28 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

105 complaints · 4 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201264/100
Caution

153 complaints · 6 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201164/100
Caution

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.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.