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Hyundai Sonata by year

The Sonata is a midsize car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl and 2.7L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 129 recalls and 16,297 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
15253545551995200020052010201520201995: 18–21 MPG combined1996: 19–22 MPG combined1997: 18–21 MPG combined1998: 18–21 MPG combined1999: 21–22 MPG combined2000: 20–22 MPG combined2001: 20–22 MPG combined2002: 20–23 MPG combined2003: 20–23 MPG combined2004: 20–23 MPG combined2005: 20–23 MPG combined2006: 21–25 MPG combined2007: 21–25 MPG combined2008: 22–25 MPG combined2009: 22–25 MPG combined2010: 22–25 MPG combined2011: 26–36 MPG combined2012: 26–36 MPG combined2013: 26–37 MPG combined2014: 24–37 MPG combined2015: 24–37 MPG combined2016: 24–41 MPG combined2017: 24–42 MPG combined2018: 26–42 MPG combined2019: 26–42 MPG combined2020: 31–52 MPG combined52 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1995 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl18–21266
1996 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl19–22123
1997 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl18–21249
1998 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl18–21149
1999 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl21–224124
2000 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl20–224276
2001 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 2.5L 6-cyl20–223205
2002 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl20–237320
2003 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl20–236199
2004 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl20–231202
2005 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl20–231165
2006 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl21–2591,047
2007 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl21–255696
2008 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl22–253425
2009 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl22–252460
2010 Sonata2.4L 4-cyl, 3.3L 6-cyl22–252345
2011 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–36173,473
2012 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–36111,712
2013 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–37112,024
2014 Sonata2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl24–378778
2015 Sonata1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl24–37121,207
2016 Sonata1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl24–418860
2017 Sonata1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl24–424846
2018 Sonata1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–421383
2019 Sonata1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl26–420167
2020 Sonata1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl31–524196

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Hyundai Sonata problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Sonata, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine4,817
  • Steering2,118
  • Electrical System1,888
  • Air Bags1,566
  • Unknown or Other1,219
  • Service Brakes607

Selling a Hyundai Sonata: questions

How much is a junk Hyundai Sonata worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Sonatas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Hyundai Sonatas that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2011 Sonata (3,473). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, steering and electrical system.

Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most recalls?

The 2011 Sonata has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 17. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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