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#BS-2023-HYUSON-240B

2023 Hyundai Sonata

Based on reports from 117 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
117
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
45
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 117 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.6x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

bad fuel injector

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

fuel injectors are getting stuck open

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

3 cracked windshields in six months

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

37 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (37 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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System37 (32%)
Engine22 (19%)
Drivetrain12 (10%)
Electrical10 (9%)
Other6 (5%)
Speed Control4 (3%)
Brakes3 (3%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking3 (3%)

2023 Hyundai Sonata: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 32% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, with 37 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, with 10 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

2
22
30
23
42
24
30
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

23V526000Park OutsideSep 2023

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

25V796000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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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.

2023 Hyundai Sonata vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

117

Class avg

45

2.6x 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. 117 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Other Hyundai Sonata Model Years

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2023 Hyundai Sonata: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Hyundai Sonata is related to the fuel system, with 37 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 117 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 2.6x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 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 2023 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Sonata problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 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.
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?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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