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Hyundai Sonata HybridModel year report

2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
42 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 40 city / 46 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and fuel system (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 82 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The primary failure is in the Engine/Powertrain system and Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS), causing 6 identical sudden engine stalls (OBD-II code P1326) from 09/2000 to 06/2026. Additionally, severe excessive oil consumption was documented during 2 of these diagnostic visits, showing deep-seated engine issues. The vehicle and all records are available for inspection at the Hyundai dealer. Safety was severely threatened on 6 occasions. The vehicle abruptly stalled at 60+ mph in active highway traffic, forcing an immediate engine shutdown. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750679, filed 2026-07

Electrical system: “Purchased 2019 after 44,000 miles engine was replaced metal in engine and inverter coolant issue July 2025 117,000 my inverter coolant light came in and off several times then car through all warning lights hev check engine warning shut it down went into limp mode Towed to dealership they checked and cleared codes said it threw 13 codes but after clearing they stated nothing wrong with it As they went to pull car around it happened again this time code was knock sensor which they relaxed at no charge extended warranty They next day after picking up while at idle hev warning went in shut car…”

NHTSA complaint #11674772, filed 2025-07

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20192022202520262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Sonata Hybrid · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 10.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Sonata Hybrid FWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic394441$1,650
Sonata Hybrid SE FWD2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed automatic404642$1,600

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 82 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 82 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
202511—0547—Too new
2024915,3950—47—Too new
20231534,0000—52—Too new
20221916,9120552—Rising
20215528,274055231 · FewerRising
2020167,1501—52—Rising
201953,5000542—Not enough data
201899,5001542—Not enough data
20178166,000354246 · TypicalRising
201613364,000554181 · MoreFalling
20155450,500453753 · TypicalRising
20142888,00035372 · FewerRising
201310863,500453770 · MoreFalling
201215576,630653690 · MoreFalling
20119686,750653647 · TypicalFalling

All Hyundai Sonata Hybrid model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 5 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (Sonata Hybrid SE, 2.0L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 42 mpg combined, 40 city and 46 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,500 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 3,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.