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US recalls (2)
Park outsidePower train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
Fuel system, gasoline
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Fuel system
2025-11-18 · campaign 2025-637
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine. This safety recall replaces emissions recall no. ECR-H0003-24-005 (Hyundai recall no. C0566). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect the fuel tank and surrounding components and repair them, as necessary.
Owner complaints (88)
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Sonata (5 crashes reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 165).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 37 | |
| Engine | 28 | |
| Power train | 17 | |
| Electrical system | 12 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | |
| Unknown or other | 7 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Hyundai Sonata version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sonata 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Sonata 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Sonata 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Sonata 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 23 | 33 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Sonata Hybrid 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 45 | 51 | 47 | $1,450 |
| Sonata Hybrid Blue 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 50 | 54 | 52 | $1,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.