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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
40%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 40% of the 5 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024111%
2023320%
2022211%
202147%
2019240%
2018111%
20171012%
20161411%
2015713%
201414%
20131413%
20123120%
20111010%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Engine
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology