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2018 Hyundai Sonata
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 31 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 25 | 35 | 28 | 316 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 23 | 32 | 26 | 342 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 28 | 37 | 31 | 284 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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."
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
555 complaints filed by owners for this model year (26 involving a crash, 19 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
EPA figures for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata reach 31 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners have filed 555 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA gave the 2018 Hyundai Sonata (2018 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.