2023 HYUNDAI SONATA Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. This model year has 79 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Fuel/Propulsion System.
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Worst 2023 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 35 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 79 most recent complaints
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Battery Management System completely exhausting the 12V battery resulting in the car acting as if it has no power. When this happens, you can't unlock the door or open the trunk. On two separate occasions, I have encountered a complete loss of power in my Sonata Hybrid, prevent…
Reported this previously, but more information was gathered, thanks to collision mechanic who guessed immediately when he heard 2023 hybrid Sonata - he said "they're notorious for it." Was at a stand still in a parking space/lot I know well. Cautious driver, watch my speed, very …
Recall 286 my vehicle suffered from this causing heat module failure misfire in cylinder 2 and high pressure in gas tank. Sports Hyundai had previously done a 180 day repair under recall 9b1 for an expanded gas tank after the repair the car suffered from the updated recall 286 . …
Vehicle WITHOUT WARNING will start to jerk then go into “limp” mode. Pressing on gas pedal makes the revving noise but with not physical movement made. This has happened on MULTIPLE occasions (13 times in 4 months) including in the snow and on the interstate while driving at 70mp…
I am filing this complaint regarding Recall 25V-796 (Hyundai Recall 286). On November 27th, while driving, my vehicle made a loud popping noise twice and then began sounding muffled. About a week later, while on a long-distance drive, I attempted to refuel and the gas would not g…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after depressing the START/STOP button, the vehicle failed to start immediately. Additionally, there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated; however, an undisclosed message was…
Car was parked, full stop, doors shut, seatbelt on. Foot on brake. Car then seemed to lurch forward by itself forward hitting parking cement block. Put in reverse to back away and car stayed still...then I tapped the gas again to back up and insted vehicle plowed forward.instead.…
My Hyundai Sonata 2023 is experiencing two recall codes. The first one was 9b1 which was resolved, but the other one is indefinite which is 286. I dropped my car off on December 4 of 2025 and a month later Hyundai’s corporate team reached out to discuss the state of my car. They …
1. All safety features related to the back up camera, EPS, Traction Control, Lane Assist, Active Cruise Control, Automatic High Beam, Forward Collision Avoidance and more. 2. Loss of all safety features and then sudden restoration of EPS would cause swerve into oncoming lanes or …
At least 8 times when driving the car the transmission switches from the drive “d” position to the park “p” position and I have to cut off the car and then restart. It is very dangerous as I can be rear ended which can result in personal injury as well as an insurance claim. I’…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, and the dealer reset the check engine warning light. In addition, the vehicle rema…
On January 6, 2026, during my morning commute in heavy traffic, my 2023 Hyundai Sonata engine unexpectedly turned off, causing a sudden loss of power. This created an extremely dangerous situation, and I came very close to being involved in a major collision. While I was fortunat…
Hello Sir/Madam, While driving on Interstate I-75 at approximately 70 mph, the yellow check engine warning light suddenly illuminated. Immediately afterward, the vehicle began to shake violently, lose engine power, and run extremely rough. The vehicle experienced a sudden loss …
My car was having an issue where it was losing all the coolant, causing my engine to overheat twice while driving down the highway. Unfortunately I couldn't find a leak anywhere and there was no fluid leaking in my garage. I lost an entire reservoir of coolant overnight. After ta…
I am reporting a serious coolant system defect on my 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with about 13,500 miles. The vehicle develops an internal coolant leak while driving. Coolant burns off and white steam/smoke comes out of the exhaust, especially during acceleration. When this happen…
Car stalls and shuts down while shifting to park or reverse and when slowing to turn or stopping. Also the media screen will black out and not work at times.
Fuel injectors cause car to lose power while driving in traffic, on the highway which can cause accidents. This event happened twice one while entering the highway and one while going past a light. Neither caused an accident at the time. The car both times were taken to the deale…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the fuel mileage abnormally increased from 320 to approximately 431. An unknown message was displayed, and the contact received a notification on the Mobile App about a diagnostic trouble cod…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata.
Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Sonata
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2023 Hyundai Sonata — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 79 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Fuel/Propulsion System (35 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?▾
#1: Fuel/Propulsion System (35 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (26 complaints). #3: Transmission / Drivetrain (13 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?▾
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 5 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 79 total NHTSA complaints. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?▾
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Hyundai Sonata?▾
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Fuel/Propulsion System issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Sonata reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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