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2026 Hyundai Sonata recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jan 27, 202626V047000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panelAn instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V047000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sonata, Sonata Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component6
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 3 | 50 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 17 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 17 |
| Power train | 1 | 17 |
| Tires | 1 | 17 |
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 Hybrid Hev, Sonata Ice.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“My sunroof exploded within 100 miles of ownership. My first drive home to be exact. Was determined to be defective by Hyundai.”
- Service brakes
“I was driving through a high school pick-up line where traffic was moving slowly. My vehicle was operating on adaptive cruise control, and I had my foot resting on the brake in case I needed to stop.”
- Power train
“The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle door was open, the vehicle shifted into reverse and accelerated in reverse at 30 MPH.”
Other Hyundai Sonata model years
- 20261 recall6 complaints
- 20250 recalls28 complaints
- 20241 recall55 complaints
- 20232 recalls102 complaints
- 20223 recalls113 complaints
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2026 Hyundai Sonata recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent, 26V047000 (reported January 27, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 6 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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