Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid — Years to Avoid
Reliability breakdown of every Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
Model Years
4
Year
Risk Level
Complaints
Recalls
Invest.
TSBs
2019
9
0
2
66
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2019
9 complaints0 recalls2 invest.66 TSBs
2018
0
1
2
72
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2018
0 complaints1 recalls2 invest.72 TSBs
2017
51
2
2
93
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2017
51 complaints2 recalls2 invest.93 TSBs
2016
43
2
2
82
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2016
43 complaints2 recalls2 invest.82 TSBs
How we calculate this
Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Which Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Years Should You Avoid?
The Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid shows relatively consistent reliability across model years, with no single year standing out as significantly worse than others.
4 model years analyzed