2016–2019 · 4 model years · 5 recalls
We don't rate the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2017 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (51). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2016–2019.
| Model year | Reliability | Complaints | Recalls | Best mpg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 9 | 0 | 39 |
| 2018 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 0 | 1 | 39 |
| 2017 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 51 | 2 | 39 |
| 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | Not rated yet | 43 | 2 | 40 |
Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.
Owners complain most about engine & cooling, electrical system, transmission & drivetrain.
The 2017, with 2 recalls on record with NHTSA.