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2018 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

1Safety recalls
375Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Hyundai Sonata owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine212Most reports between 0 and 60k miles
Electrical System60Most reports between 10k and 80k miles
Unknown Or Other58Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Power Train40Most reports between 0 and 80k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System32
Exterior Lighting22Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: Trunk LidAug 2021 · Campaign 21V619000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Loss of Motive PowerDP22003 · opened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023
  • Electrical overstressEA19001 · opened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Theft risk

The Sonata is number 2 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.