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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Engine
2022-05-08 · campaign 2022-244
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. This is an expansion of R0180 (Transport Canada #2021-575). Any vehicle that received a software update under campaign R0180 does not require this update.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Engine
2021-09-17 · campaign 2021-575
This recall was replaced by Transport Canada Recall No. 2022-244.
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine. For the Sonata model, only the Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) models are affected by this campaign. All vehicles previously included in TC # 2021-034 are now part of this new campaign.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module.
Note: Hyundai recommends that you should always follow the correct vehicle maintenance schedule, which is printed in the Owner's Manual. If you experience unusual engine noise, reduced power, or a check engine/oil warning light, Hyundai advises you to immediately visit a Hyundai dealership to have your vehicle diagnosed.
Engine
2019-12-16 · campaign 2019-640
Issue:
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine failure would cause a sudden loss of power with an inability to restart.
Note: This affects Sonata and Santa Fe Sport equipped with a 2.4 L GDI or 2.0 L Turbo GDI engine, as well as Tucson equipped with a 2.4 L GDI engine.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of an accident.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the engine control module. Note: Vehicles previously repaired under Product Improvement Campaign R0153 (TC # 2019-130) do not require this software update.
Owners can find additional information at <a href="http://www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca">www.hyundaiengineinfo.ca</a>.
Owner complaints (162)
Owners filed 162 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Sonata (8 crashes, 6 fires, 6 injuries reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #21 for the most complaints (median 165).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 87 | |
| Unknown or other | 23 | |
| Exterior lighting | 18 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Air bags | 9 | |
| Power train | 8 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Hyundai Sonata version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sonata 1.6 L Automatic (AM7) | 28 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Sonata 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Sonata 2.4 L Automatic (S6) | 25 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonata Hybrid 2.0 L Automatic (AM6) | 39 | 44 | 41 | $1,650 |
| Sonata Hybrid SE 2.0 L Automatic (AM6) | 40 | 46 | 42 | $1,600 |
| Sonata Plug-in Hybrid 2.0 L Automatic (AM6) | 37 | 42 | 39 | $1,700 |
| Sonata SE 2.4 L Automatic (S6) | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
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