2022 Hyundai Sonata Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2022 Hyundai Sonata has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 156,943 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 25V796000 2025-11-17 85,043 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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…

POWER TRAIN 22V746000 2022-10-06 56,148 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 21V524000 2021-07-09 15,752 affected
Defect

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
23
1crashes
POWER TRAIN
23
2crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
21
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
3crashes
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
5
2crashes5injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
SERVICE BRAKES
5
4crashes4injuries
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
3
2crashes1injuries
Total complaints138

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2022 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of nthsa campaign number: 25v796000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2026-06-26

“The vehicle’s fuel tank system failed catastrophically. The vehicle is currently grounded and has been inspected at the hyundai dealership service center where it was towed. My safety and the safety of everyone on the road was put at extreme risk due to a severe fire and explosion hazard.…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-06-09

“The vehicle’s fuel tank system failed catastrophically. The vehicle is currently grounded and has been inspected at the hyundai dealership service center where it was towed. My safety and the safety of everyone on the road was put at extreme risk due to a severe fire and explosion hazard.…”

SEATS · reported 2026-06-09

“The contact owns a 2022 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hvac blower motor became inoperable with no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the blower motor fuse had melted and failed and needed…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-28

“The cars fan is constantly running even when the car is cool. I think it has to do with the itms I contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they can do about it this happens every time the vehicle is started even when I am parked. The fan is constantly running at 100%.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-14

“The cars fan is constantly running even when the car is cool. I think it has to do with the itms I contacted the dealer and they said there’s nothing they can do about it this happens every time the vehicle is started even when I am parked. The fan is constantly running at 100%.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-05-14

“The full stereo system with cameras and most sensors and the car is currently at the dealership as 03/09 @11:00 am and I took it to them as well so that they can repair the other pending recall I have at the moment and they stated that it was a " point to point check recall " and that they would…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-09

“The full stereo system with cameras and most sensors and the car is currently at the dealership as 03/09 @11:00 am and I took it to them as well so that they can repair the other pending recall I have at the moment and they stated that it was a " point to point check recall " and that they would…”

BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING · reported 2026-03-09
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.