2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 36% of the 11 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.
“On April 8, 2026, I returned to my brand-new 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited (purchased as a new ccar on February 10th 2026)_after being away from March 31 to April 6, 2026 (approximately 7 days of normal parking). The vehicle was completely dead — the 12V auxiliary battery had fully discharged. The car remained fully locked. The hood release lever and the 12V battery reset button are both located inside the cabin and were therefore inaccessible. …”
NHTSA complaint #11733182, filed 2026-04“On Feb. 10, 2026, my Sonata began showing a blue screen on the infotainment screen when the vehicle was in reverse. The blue screen contained the message Incoming Camera Signal Error. Please try again later. Between Feb. 10 and 22, I continued seeing the aforementioned blue screen and message. In addition, I began seeing a green screen with a message No Camera Signal Received. Please try again later.”. On Feb. 22, I was attempting to reverse from my garage and my camera failed to engage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11746271, filed 2026-06“The 12 v battery drains repeatedly causing the car to be without power . Requires opening the car with a manual key . Happens within as little of 3 days of not being driven . Dealer stated battery was without issues has continued to occur . Loses potential safety risk as entry into car becomes compromised especially if cold outside”
NHTSA complaint #11645912, filed 2025-03“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, filed 2026-06Related service bulletins
- 11038798Oct 27, 2026This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary…
- 11035142Jul 14, 2026Certain 2024-2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2024-2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not…
- 11035141Jul 13, 2026Certain Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge conditions due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is…
- 11033710May 27, 2026This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary…
- 11031315Apr 8, 2026Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s…
- 11026612Dec 10, 2025Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing issue with software GDS event #1302. The matter is being investigated. We will provide an update once the issue is…
- 11024538Oct 21, 2025Certain Sonata (DN8) and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to the air conditioning controller not shutting down completely while the vehicle is…
- 11024536Oct 21, 2025Certain Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to the air conditioning controller not shutting down completely while the vehicle is parked and turned…
- 11023692Sep 30, 2025This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model…
- 11023286Sep 19, 2025The issue regarding the cluster speedometer software upgrade failures when attempting to update to the latest version has been resolved. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 36% |
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2023 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 11 | 58% |
| 2021 | 25 | 45% |
| 2020 | 6 | 38% |
| 2019 | 2 | 40% |
| 2018 | 2 | 22% |
| 2017 | 18 | 22% |
| 2016 | 36 | 27% |
| 2015 | 24 | 44% |
| 2014 | 11 | 39% |
| 2013 | 24 | 22% |
| 2012 | 23 | 15% |
| 2011 | 17 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
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.
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