Hyundai problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 28,023 safety complaints with NHTSA about Hyundai vehicles in our database, and Hyundai has issued 212 recall campaigns. Pick a model to see its problem areas and worst model years.

Complaints
28,023
Recalls
212
Models
48

Hyundai models with the most complaints

  • Sonata · worst year 2013
    5,929 complaints
  • Tucson · worst year 2016
    4,541 complaints
  • Santa FE · worst year 2017
    3,596 complaints
  • Elantra · worst year 2017
    3,565 complaints
  • Palisade · worst year 2020
    2,440 complaints
  • Ioniq 5 · worst year 2023
    1,340 complaints
  • Santa FE Sport · worst year 2017
    901 complaints
  • Kona · worst year 2020
    781 complaints
  • Veloster · worst year 2013
    774 complaints
  • Accent · worst year 2013
    485 complaints
  • Sonata Hybrid · worst year 2016
    417 complaints
  • Genesis · worst year 2015
    393 complaints
  • Tucson Hybrid · worst year 2025
    364 complaints
  • Santa Cruz · worst year 2022
    323 complaints
  • Veracruz · worst year 2008
    306 complaints

All Hyundai models

ModelYearsComplaintsRecallsMost complaints
Hyundai Sonata2005–20265,929422013
Hyundai Tucson2005–20264,541282016
Hyundai Santa FE2005–20263,596372017
Hyundai Elantra2005–20263,565322017
Hyundai Palisade2020–20262,440162020
Hyundai Ioniq 52022–20261,340152023
Hyundai Santa FE Sport2013–2018901112017
Hyundai Kona2018–202678192020
Hyundai Veloster2012–2021774102013
Hyundai Accent2005–2022485112013
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid2011–2026417132016
Hyundai Genesis2009–2016393102015
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid2022–202636442025
Hyundai Santa Cruz2022–202632392022
Hyundai Veracruz2007–201230652008
Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid2021–2026260102025
Hyundai Azera2006–201720882013
Hyundai Kona Electric2019–202514952019
Hyundai Venue2020–202614532020
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid2021–202613562023
Hyundai Ioniq 62023–202513062023
Hyundai Genesis Coupe2010–201612062013
Hyundai Elantra GT2013–202010422018
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid2017–2022974—
Hyundai Veloster N2019–20226222022
Hyundai Equus2011–20165332014
Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid2022–20234752022
Hyundai Elantra N2022–2026405—
Hyundai Ioniq 920263732026
Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid2016–2019352—
Hyundai Entourage2007–2008324—
Hyundai Elantra Touring2009–2013294—
Hyundai Ioniq Plug-IN Hybrid2017–2022271—
Hyundai Santa FE XL20192512019
Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid2022–2026244—
Hyundai Ioniq Electric2017–2021213—
Hyundai Nexo2019–2024215—
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N2025180—
Hyundai Elantra Coupe2013–2015121—
Hyundai Kona N2022–2023112—
Hyundai Tiburon2005–2008101—
Hyundai Palisade Hybrid2026–202793—
Hyundai XG350200550—
Hyundai ALL Models201410—
Hyundai Ioniq202010—
Hyundai Genesis G70202001—
Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell201501—
Hyundai Xcient202301—

Recent Hyundai recalls

  • Recall 26V588000Sep 11, 20265,360 vehicles

    Risk: A person, especially a child, may become trapped by a rear powered seat, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V452000Jul 14, 202647,787 vehicles

    Risk: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V432000Jul 2, 20266 vehicles

    Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 26V400000Jun 23, 202696,310 vehicles

    Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V314000May 18, 2026172 vehicles

    Risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V316000May 18, 2026423,062 vehicles

    Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 26V307000May 14, 20263,493 vehicles

    Risk: An air bag inflator that ruptures may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or passengers, increasing the risk of injury or death.

  • Recall 26V308000May 14, 202654,337 vehicles

    Risk: Overheating in the HPCU increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 26V254000Apr 20, 20262,931 vehicles

    Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Recall 26V218000Apr 6, 2026294,448 vehicles

    Risk: A detached seat belt anchor will not adequately restrain the seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology