Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Structure:body (39.1% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Structure:body complaints here are 8.0× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:body | 135 · 39.1% | not available | — |
| Engine | 29 · 8.4% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 28 · 8.1% | not available | — |
| Structure:body:door | 28 · 8.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 18 · 5.2% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 18 · 5.2% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 345 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · 2013 · reported 04/01/2013
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V354000 · 2013 · reported 08/12/2013
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“SOMETIME W/IN THE PAST 2 YEARS, I CHECKED YOUR WEBSITE FOR "ANY" MECHANICAL COMPLAINTS THAT HAD BEEN FILED ABOUT THE 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS. THERE…”NHTSA complaint 10631385 — filed 09/07/2014 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“ON VACATION, MY HUSBAND ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR AND THE HANDLE FELL OFF IN HIS HAND. I TOOK THE PLASTIC HANDLE…”NHTSA complaint 10631038 — filed 09/05/2014 · STRUCTURE:BODY
“DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF IN HAND. IN AUGUST 2014, PASSENGER FRONT DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF. NO EXCESSIVE FORCE USED IN EITHER INCIDENT.”NHTSA complaint 10630195 — filed 09/02/2014 · STRUCTURE:BODY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Structure:body issues are the most-reported category, cited in 135 of 345 NHTSA complaints (39.1%), followed by unspecified/other issues (36), engine (29), service brakes (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
345 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 19 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 19 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 13V113000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
