Recalls ·2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE

2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid SE; the most frequently affected component is latches/locks/linkages — latch. Owners filed 9 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2018 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints9

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Recalls (1)

Latches/locks/linkages — LatchCampaign 21V619000 · 06 Aug 2021

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

What owners complain about

Share of the 9 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine5 · 56%
Electrical system2 · 22%
Exterior lighting2 · 22%
Forward collision avoidance2 · 22%
Unknown or other1 · 11%
Air bags1 · 11%
Power train1 · 11%
Fuel/propulsion system1 · 11%

When complaints were filed

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20193
20224
20241

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving various speeds, the message "hybrid system failure" suddenly displayed and the vehicle lost power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to capital hyundai (2820 eastern blvd, montgomery, al) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not…

Electrical system · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

I just bought this car and the low-beam headlights are set way too low and there is a definite line between the lit and unlit upper area. . It is not possible to see more than 1/2 of a city block ahead. It is a great concern to me because i could easily hit or run over something that appears to late to react to. I…

Exterior lighting · Oct 2019 · NHTSA complaint record

I just bought a hyundai sonata limited and drove it home. On low beam the headlights project 2 black notches or dark areas that do not illuminate the road under them. This is annoying and dangerous because the headlights do not evenly illuminate the road safely so i can see well. Had i known about this defect i would…

Exterior lighting · Aug 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

2018 Sonata Hybrid May 19 - "Check Hybrid System Turn Engine Off" appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle brought to dealership. May 22 - I pay for a rental vehicle May 26 - Dealer states vehicle is ready and they performed service campaign 966. May 27 - My rental car is returned. Dealer picks me up and I go to dealership.…

Unknown or other · Jun 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20160
20180
20190

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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