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 — Engine (50.1% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.
Engine complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 380 · 50.1% | Investigation closed | DP22003 |
| Steering | 171 · 22.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 62 · 8.2% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 54 · 7.1% | No official action | — |
| Structure:body | 36 · 4.7% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 32 · 4.2% | No official action | — |
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 758 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 16V956000 · 2016 · reported 12/30/2016
In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V749000 · 2021 · reported 09/24/2021
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V619000 · 2021 · reported 08/06/2021
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. 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.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND RESTARTED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS AN…”NHTSA complaint 11307193 — filed 02/05/2020 · ENGINE
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE SAFETY MODE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO, WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR…”NHTSA complaint 11282244 — filed 11/25/2019 · ENGINE
“2017 HYUNDAI SONATA SHUT DOWN WHEN I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. STARTED CAR BACK UP AND DROVE 5MILES HOME. THE SECOND TIME IT SHUT…”NHTSA complaint 11281210 — filed 11/19/2019 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 380 of 758 NHTSA complaints (50.1%), followed by steering (171), unspecified/other issues (101), electrical system (62). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
758 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 28 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V956000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
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.
