2018 Hyundai Sonata Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 59about this part
- Share
- 16%of 375 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 59 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, 16% of the 375 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,800 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During the drive, check engine lights on then suddenly, HEV warning lights with turn off the engine with critical alert sound. I was drove again after attempting to start several times then again & again... It freaked me out when I drove on the highway, and yet to fixed & afraid to go to the dealer becase of cost & uncertain reasons. This could be big accidents on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11514538, filed 2023-03, 111,325 miles“I was traveling on the highway with no existing problems. I drove off my intended exit when suddenly my vehicle jerked really hard, check engine light started blinking and my car started slowing down almost to a complete stop. Didn't know what to do so I just kept driving as the car kept jerking and slowing down on its own! I stop by an auto zone where the guy comes out and uses his device to find out the potential problem he says the problem seems to be the knock sensors.”
NHTSA complaint #11317476, filed 2020-03, 30,500 miles“One of my continental pure contact tires failed at highway speed at 4,926 miles. All four tires were purchased new from my dealer on 11/25/20. Mileage at that time was 47,314. On1/21/21 with an odometer reading of 52,240, one tire developed a leak at the intersection of the sidewall and tread -- there was nothing stuck in the tire indicating a puncture -- yet there was a hole in the tire. The tire could not be fixed so I had to buy a different brand tire to replace it because the tire shop did not carry continental tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #11399764, filed 2021-03, 52,240 miles“My daughter was driving on the highway when the car started to buck and wouldn't accelerate. The check engine light came on and she pulled off the highway. She called Hyundai and they told her not to drive the car and to have it towed to a dealership. We were then told by Hyundai that this is a known problem. They installed a knock sensor wiring harness and said they hope that does the trick but it could need a whole new engine. Expected repair time is 6 weeks since parts are on backorder. …”
NHTSA complaint #11205168, filed 2019-05, 9,400 miles“I rent this car from tower rentals I paid 1300$ day before easter no one would come get it fix it I'm in queens I got money tolls and gas took to their repair shop in bronx yesterday after 4 hours they told me nothing wrong sent me home after they did 50 min inspection which it failed. They have caused me tons of money parts jumps travel time loss of work and do not care or reimburse me the car sits x time won't start again without jump I sent numerous emails asking my yearly receipt all I've paid still not given it to me”
NHTSA complaint #11322706, filed 2020-04, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 18% |
| 2024 | 9 | 19% |
| 2023 | 7 | 8% |
| 2022 | 10 | 11% |
| 2021 | 32 | 24% |
| 2020 | 30 | 16% |
| 2019 | 23 | 14% |
| 2018 | 59 | 16% |
| 2017 | 103 | 13% |
| 2016 | 92 | 13% |
| 2015 | 169 | 15% |
| 2014 | 85 | 11% |
| 2013 | 181 | 9% |
| 2012 | 125 | 8% |
| 2011 | 217 | 6% |
| 2010 | 37 | 11% |
| 2009 | 48 | 10% |
| 2008 | 21 | 5% |
| 2007 | 22 | 3% |
| 2006 | 32 | 3% |
| 2005 | 6 | 4% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 6 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 8% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata
212 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsExterior lighting
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata
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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