Hyundai reliability and problems by model
Owners have filed 40,762 complaints about Hyundai models with NHTSA since 2010, and Hyundai has filed 61 warranty extensions. Pick a model to compare its model years.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
Hyundai models
| Model | Complaints | Model years | Most complaints | Most named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata | 11,676 | 2010–2026 | 2011 | Engine |
| Tucson | 5,848 | 2010–2026 | 2016 | Engine |
| Elantra | 5,682 | 2010–2026 | 2013 | Engine |
| Santa Fe | 4,773 | 2010–2026 | 2017 | Engine |
| Palisade | 2,454 | 2020–2026 | 2020 | Seat belts |
| Ioniq 5 | 1,340 | 2022–2026 | 2022 | Electrical system |
| Veloster | 1,293 | 2012–2021 | 2013 | Engine |
| Santa Fe Sport | 1,187 | 2013–2018 | 2017 | Engine |
| Genesis | 1,008 | 2010–2018 | 2015 | Electrical system |
| Accent | 833 | 2010–2022 | 2012 | Engine |
| Kona | 803 | 2018–2026 | 2019 | Engine |
| Sonata Hybrid | 795 | 2011–2026 | 2012 | Engine |
| Tucson Hybrid | 364 | 2022–2026 | 2025 | Automatic emergency braking and collision warning |
| Santa Cruz | 323 | 2022–2026 | 2022 | Transmission and drivetrain |
| Azera | 298 | 2010–2017 | 2013 | Steering |
| Veracruz | 262 | 2010–2012 | 2011 | Engine |
| Santa FE Hybrid | 260 | 2021–2026 | 2025 | Engine |
| Genesis Coupe | 222 | 2010–2016 | 2013 | Engine |
| Kona Electric | 149 | 2019–2025 | 2019 | Electrical system |
| Venue | 145 | 2020–2026 | 2020 | Other or unspecified |
| Elantra Touring | 142 | 2010–2013 | 2010 | Steering |
| Elantra Hybrid | 135 | 2021–2025 | 2023 | Electrical system |
| Ioniq 6 | 130 | 2023–2025 | 2023 | Electrical system |
| Ioniq Hybrid | 125 | 2017–2022 | 2017 | Electrical system |
| Elantra GT | 118 | 2013–2020 | 2018 | Engine |
| Equus | 96 | 2011–2016 | 2014 | Suspension |
| Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | 63 | 2016–2019 | 2017 | Engine |
| Veloster N | 62 | 2019–2022 | 2022 | Lane keeping |
| Santa FE Plug-in Hybrid | 47 | 2022–2023 | 2022 | Electrical system |
| Elantra N | 40 | 2022–2026 | 2022 | Electrical system |
| Ioniq 9 | 37 | 2026 | 2026 | Electrical system |
| Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid | 27 | 2018–2022 | 2019 | Electrical system |
| Santa Fe XL | 25 | 2019 | 2019 | Engine |
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Recent Hyundai warranty extensions
The latest warranty extensions Hyundai filed with NHTSA, and the models they cover. Each model's page lists all of them.
- Sep 2026· Other or unspecified· Tucson, Santa Cruz
Certain Tucson (NX4A) and Santa Cruz (NXT) vehicles may exhibit air bubbles forming on the surface of the dashboard (crash pad) due to poor adhesion caused by prolonged UV and heat exposure.
- Aug 2026· Transmission and drivetrain· Santa FE Hybrid
Certain Santa Fe Hybrid (MX5A HEV) vehicles may experience a condition where a DTC triggered in the Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU) cannot be cleared, even after the cause has been corrected.
- Aug 2026· Airbags· Sonata, Elantra, Sonata Hybrid
The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use for original & subsequent owners.
- Aug 2026· Visibility and wipers· Tucson, Santa Cruz
Certain 2022 – 2025 model year Santa Cruz and 2022 – 2025 model year Tucson vehicles may have front wipers that do not return to the designated park position due to a loose wiper motor crank arm nut.
- Aug 2026· Engine· Palisade
Certain 2020 – 2025 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit engine oil leakage at the engine oil filter housing assembly due to deterioration of the housing seal.
- Jul 2026· Transmission and drivetrain· Sonata
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit a transmission oil leak at the bottom of the valve body cover due to a loose oil level plug that could potentially lead to a total failure of the automatic transmission.
- Jul 2026· Body and structure· Sonata, Sonata Hybrid
Certain 2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a fuel filler door that is difficult to open due to the push-type opener mechanism.
- Jul 2026· Suspension· Palisade
Certain 2020 – 2024 model year Palisade vehicles may exhibit a clunking or thumping noise from the rear of the vehicle while driving over rough roads.
- Jul 2026· Electrical system· Sonata, Sonata Hybrid
Certain 2024-2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2024-2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked.
- Jul 2026· Electrical system· Sonata
Certain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked.
- Jul 2026· Electrical system· Sonata Hybrid
Certain Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge conditions due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off and parked.
- Jul 2026· Electrical system· Ioniq 9
Certain Palisade Hybrid (LX3 HEV) vehicles may illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and display a false “Check Hybrid System” warning message after use of Bluelink Remote Start following extended parking periods.