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2019 Hyundai SonataProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 215 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
215
Crashes
11
Fires
9
Recalls
0
TSBs
169
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 215 complaints, 11 crashes, 9 fires, and 0 recalls. Complaint rate is 7.2x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

crack in oil pan

4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
2

high oil consumption

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
3

very poor mileage

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
4

paint peeling

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

alarm goes off when entering car

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

94 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 26K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

30
0–30K
5
30–60K
6
60–90K
5
90–120K
4
120–150K
6
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (30 reports) • Median: 26K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (94 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine94 (44%)
Other24 (11%)
Lights17 (8%)
Fuel System12 (6%)
Electrical11 (5%)
Airbags9 (4%)
Drivetrain8 (4%)
Structure:body7 (3%)

2019 Hyundai Sonata: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, with 94 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 26,200 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 26K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

15
19
13
20
3
21
14
22
29
23
60
24
38
25
43
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. Recent trend: stable.

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2019 Hyundai Sonata NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP22003ClosedOpened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023

Loss of Motive Power

ENGINE

EA19001ClosedOpened Apr 2019 · closed Sep 2024

Electrical overstress

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

The worst model year for the Hyundai Sonata is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Hyundai Sonata vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

215

Class avg

30

7.2x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 215 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Hyundai Sonata Model Years

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2019 Hyundai Sonata: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata is related to the engine, with 94 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata has 215 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 9 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 7.2x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Hyundai Sonata 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Hyundai Sonata problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Hyundai Sonata problems start?
Based on 56 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 26,200 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Hyundai Sonata data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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