The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Sonata · 2025
2025 Hyundai Sonata. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index76100 = average car
Complaints28NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold60,094U.S. model year
Per 100K sold47complaints
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (AM-S6) | FWD | 44 / 51 / 47 | Regular | $1,300 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 25 / 36 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 25 / 34 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | 23 / 32 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 21% |
| Electrical | 18% |
| Speed control | 18% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 11% |
| Seats | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 35
Hyundai filed 35 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing auto mode update concern with…
- Intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air
- Intermittent
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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