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2022 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

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Recall campaigns

3

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

115

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Sonata and 115 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 28 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28
  2. ENGINE27
  3. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM27
  4. POWER TRAIN25
  5. UNKNOWN OR OTHER16
  6. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8
  7. SERVICE BRAKES6
  8. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE6

2022 Sonata Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · 25V796000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 19, 2025.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · 22V746000

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 21V524000

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

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2022 Sonata Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
26-GI-003HOct 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary d…11038798
26-GI-004HOct 15, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSSome Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resul…11038722
26-EM-016H TSBOct 8, 2026ENGINESome vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…11038458
26-EM-015H TSBOct 7, 2026ENGINECertain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures f…11038456
26-AT-005H TSBJun 5, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT).…11033840
26-EE-003H TSBApr 18, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINESome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezin…11031400
DTN DLApr 10, 2026AIR BAGSThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Provin…11032523
DTN DCSApr 10, 2026AIR BAGSThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by J…11032522
26-AT-001H TSBMar 3, 2026POWER TRAINSome Santa Cruz (NXT), Santa Fe (TMA, MX5A), and Sonata (DN8A) models may require replacement of the 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT) when the vehicle sets one of th…11029937
26-AD-001H TSBFeb 25, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGSSome 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following…11029906
26-EM-003H TSBFeb 5, 2026ENGINESome Sonata (DN8, DN8A) vehicles may have DTCs P218100, P2181F0, and/or P2181F1 (Cooling System Performance) set in the Engine Control Module, resulting in an illuminated Check…11028666
26-FL-001H TSBJan 7, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSome vehicles equipped with a 2.5L GDI Theta III engine (non-Turbo) may exhibit one or more misfire DTCs due to the GDI fuel injectors leaking internally. This may be caused by…11027589
25-EM-007H TSBDec 18, 2025ENGINESome Elantra (CN7, CN7A), Kona (OS, SX2), and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines may illuminate a warning lamp for DTC P218100 (Cooling System Performan…11027036
25-BD-012H TSBNov 6, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Th…11025476
25-BE-020H TSBSep 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, a…11023692
25-01-010H-1 9B4 OLAug 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Hyundai vehicles may exhibit a warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Code (“DTC”) P1BB20 due to a battery over voltage condition.11022097
25-01-010H-1 DNJul 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a warning light due to DTC Code P1BB20 (12V Lithium Battery Cell Volt…11020799
25-01-010H-1 TSBJul 16, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides the procedure to update the software for the Battery Management System (BMS) on certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybr…11020798
25-01-045H TSBJul 9, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMA software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.11020693
25-AT-001H TSBMay 30, 2025POWER TRAINCertain Santa Fe (TMA) and Sonata (DN8/DN8A) vehicles equipped with 8-speed dual clutch transmissions (8DCT) may exhibit one of the DTCs listed below, related to the high pressu…11018891
All 2022 Sonata records at NHTSA

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