2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 383
Latest campaign: Aug 6, 2021

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Aug 6, 2021	21V619000
Hybrid propulsion system	1	Mar 12, 2018	18V166000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Aug 6, 2021Latest campaign


Aug 6, 202121V619000	Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V619000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release." Risk A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208. Filed under Sonata, Sonata Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 21V619000 · Aug 6, 2021
Mar 12, 201818V166000	Hybrid propulsion system If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V166000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently. Risk If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175. Filed under Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Campaign NHTSA 18V166000 · Mar 12, 2018

Aug 6, 202121V619000

Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid latch

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V619000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Filed under: Sonata, Sonata Hybrid
Campaign: NHTSA 21V619000 · Aug 6, 2021

Mar 12, 201818V166000

Hybrid propulsion system

If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V166000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.
Risk: If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.
Filed under: Sonata Plug-In Hybrid
Campaign: NHTSA 18V166000 · Mar 12, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Sonata Plug-In Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component383

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

383Complaints filed

18Involving a crash

13Involving a fire

21Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	217	57	3	8	2
Electrical system	62	16	3	4	2
Unknown or other	59	15	1	2	0
Power train	41	11	2	1	1
Fuel/propulsion system	32	8	0	1	0
Exterior lighting	24	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	19	5	6	0	3
Structure	17	4	0	0	0
Service brakes	17	4	6	1	16
Engine and engine cooling	14	4	0	0	0
Steering	9	2	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	9	2	1	0	1
Latches/locks/linkages	8	2	0	0	0
Seat belts	8	2	2	0	2
Suspension	5	1	0	0	0

12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Sonata, Sonata Hybrid.

Latest reports

Structure
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769166
Engine
“Hyundai dealership confirms I am in need of a new engine due to large oil consumption which is a known issue on 2018 Hyundai Sonata engines.”
Filed 09/21/2026 · ODI 11765780
Engine
“One engine valve has lost pressure and is not repairable”
Filed 09/11/2026 · ODI 11763562

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2018 Hyundai Sonata recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent, 21V619000 (reported August 6, 2021), concerns latches/locks/linkages. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 217 complaints out of 383 filed with NHTSA (57%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 13 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Hyundai Sonata?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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