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2023 Hyundai Sonata
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 32 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 293 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 27 | 37 | 31 | 293 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 28 | 38 | 32 | 282 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 23 | 33 | 27 | 335 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns 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 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.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
144 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 0 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 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
EPA figures for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata reach 32 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 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 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Sonata, most often about: Fuel/propulsion System, Engine, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2023 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA gave the 2023 Hyundai Sonata (2023 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.