2019 Hyundai Sonata Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

85Engine complaints

53.1%Of all 160 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE85 · 53.1%

Unspecified / other23 · 14.4%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING17 · 10.6%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM12 · 7.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11 · 6.9%

Share of the 160 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata overview page.

What owners report

“consuming oil a quart every 2-3 weeks sonata hyundai in 2000 miles 3 quarts of oil were used. what happens when the motor locks up…”NHTSA complaint 11725416 — filed 03/18/2026

“Steering wheel panel glued/tampered (Safety Hazard) Motor/Pump assembly broken. Recall couldn't be done due to tampered parts.”NHTSA complaint 11719616 — filed 02/21/2026

“My vehicle has an oil consumption problem. I put in 5 quarts of oil last week after changing the oil three weeks before this. I…”NHTSA complaint 11706209 — filed 12/19/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata: 85 of 160 complaints on file (53.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have in total?

160 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.