2019 Hyundai Sonata
Common Problems
Ranked from 67 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
6 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
37complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, often requiring frequent refills or replacements.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stall or Failure to Accelerate
14complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or fails to accelerate, posing a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Headlight Issues
9complaintsMedium severityOtherHeadlights produce dark spots or shadows, reducing visibility and creating a driving hazard.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Paint Peeling
6complaintsLow severityOtherThe exterior paint of the car is peeling off in various areas, particularly on the hood and roof.
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Air Bag Warning Light Issues
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe air bag warning light malfunctions and fails to illuminate properly during seat belt use.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Headlight illumination issues
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalHeadlights do not provide adequate illumination, leading to poor visibility at night.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.