The Lemon Index2025 Hyundai Sonata.
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata is so far better than average by owner complaints: 28 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 76, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 27 to 47 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Sonata year is 2004.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 28 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Sonata year. 2025 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 35 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing auto mode update concern with…
- Intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air
- Intermittent
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1350–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
My engine light come on. Air flow notification come on. I had a brake cleaner notification come on.
2025 Hyundai Sonata owner · NHTSA complaint 11717157
More owner reports
The horn stopped working unexpectedly. Pressing the horn button produces no sound. The vehicle has not been in any accident. This is a safety issue as the horn is required for alerting other drivers in emergency situations.
NHTSA complaint 11744655
Quick answers
Is the 2025 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.3× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2025 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 76; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Sonata year by this measure since 2010 is 2010.
What are the most common 2025 Hyundai Sonata problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (21%), electrical (18%) and speed control (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata get?
27 to 47 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2025 Hyundai Sonata safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata cost in fuel a year?
About $1350 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Sonata year is better than the 2025?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2019 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works