2018 Hyundai Sonata common problems & recalls
What owners report most to NHTSA on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, and the recalls issued for this model year. Got a symptom of your own? Start a case for your car.
Most reported 2018 Hyundai Sonata problems
Based on 375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata.
- Engine212 reports
- Electrical System60 reports
- Unknown Or Other58 reports
- Power Train40 reports
- Fuel/Propulsion System32 reports
2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls
Recalls issued for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata model year. Whether one is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN: check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Safety recalls are repaired free at a franchised dealer.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH21V619000
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."
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.
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Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint volume reflects how often owners report an issue, not whether your car has it. Confirm with an inspection.
Problem with your Sonata?
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“Inner pad ~1 mm. Outer pad 3 mm.”
Next: check the slide pins move freely before buying parts.