Seventh generation (LF)
2019 Hyundai Sonata
The most reported problem on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata is oil consumption, with 47 complaints, usually around 70,000 miles.
- 161owner complaints
- 0recalls
- 8involved a crash
- 49,000median miles at failure
Newest report Sep 10, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
What is your Sonata doing?
Each one opens a sheet built from the owner reports of that problem on the 2019 model year.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Sonata has 161 owner complaints on file with NHTSA, below the median of 203 for 2019 sedans on this site. Of the 12 Sonata model years since 2014, it has the 7th most complaints. Complaint counts rise with sales as well as faults, so read what owners report below before deciding.
At a glance
- Next to the 2018 and 2020
- At 20 complaints for each year on the road, the 2019 runs well under the 2018 (41) and below the 2020 (25).
- Top problem
- Oil consumption leads with 47 of the 161 complaints (29%), ahead of engine failure at 32. A quarter of the 28 owners who gave a mileage for oil consumption saw it by about 1,000 miles, and half by about 70,000.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 15 of the 161 complaints (9%) report a crash, a fire or an injury. The typical vehicle on this site sits at 6%, so this one runs well above it. Counted separately (one report can carry more than one), 8 reports mention a crash, 6 mention a fire and 6 people were hurt. The most crash reports, 3 of 8, fall under airbag.
- Recalls behind the top problems
- There's no recall on file for this model year, so the problems above are owner complaints with no campaign behind them.
- When owners filed
- Filings peaked in 2024 at 39 (full calendar years only). In 2025 there were 34. So far in 2026, 28 more have come in.
When each problem shows up
Each bar covers the middle half of the mileages owners reported for that problem. A quarter saw it earlier, a quarter later. The tick is the median. Most reported: burns oil or oil level rises, 47 complaints.
middle half of reports, median tick. The heavier grey bars have 75 or more reports.
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How this compares
161 complaints is 1.5 times fewer than the median 2019 model on this site and 1.3 times fewer than the median 2019 sedan. Among the 11 Sonata model years here it ranks 7th for complaints. Counts follow sales volume as much as reliability, so a truck that sells 700,000 a year draws more reports than a sedan that sells 200,000.
Service bulletins for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai filed 167 bulletins and other notices with NHTSA that list the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. 15 of them deal with a problem owners have reported on this car. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 6 bulletins · 32 complaints
The warranty coverage for engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit Abnormal Noise or No Crank/No Start condition.
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Certain vehicles with 2.0L T-GDI and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326 and/or engine may exhibit abnormal noise or no crank/no start condition related to connecting rod bearing wear or damage.
The warranty coverage for certain Theta II engine long block repair or replacement regarding engine damage or malfunction from connecting rod bearing wear has been extended to a Limited Lifetime Warranty and is valid for original and subsequent owners.
The warranty coverage for the engine long block for engine repairs or replacement related to connecting rod bearing damage as described in Campaign T3G (Seized and/or BCT No Pass Result Only) has been extended to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of ...
Applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
Check engine light or misfire 4 bulletins · 19 complaints
If you are servicing an 8-speed vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed, follow the service procedure and replace the related solenoid and harness.
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a âCheck Engineâ light on and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the related input/output speed sensor and harness.
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Hyundai has launched a Service Campaign for applicable vehicles with 2.0L Turbo and 2.4L GDI engines that may experience the Check Engine warning lamp illuminated with DTC P1326.
If you are servicing a vehicle with the DTC or symptoms listed below, refer to the Service Procedure to diagnose the condition.
Engine stalls or loses power while driving 1 bulletin · 16 complaints
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission.
Engine knocking or ticking 2 bulletins · 10 complaints
Hyundai is conducting a product improvement campaign to enhance the knock sensor software to detect abnormal engine bearing noise before potentially severe engine damage occurs.
Hyundai has developed a new engine monitoring technology called a Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). The technology uses software innovations and leverages existing engine sensors to continuously monitor for symptoms that may precede an engine failure.
Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 2 bulletins · 5 complaints
Certain vehicles may experience 504 Time Out errors when using the Blue Link Mobile App. When asked to provide Modem Information (IMEI/USIM), the Head Unit (HU) displays all zeros.
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3.
Complaints filed by year
39 complaints came in 2024. Owners file in waves when a problem gets press or an investigation, so a spike measures attention as much as failures.
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power. Closed dec 12, 2023.
NHTSA summary
Electrical overstress. Closed sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V-024.
NHTSA summary
Recalls that include the 2019 Hyundai Sonata
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No recalls on file for this model year.
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Questions
What is the most common problem on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
Oil consumption, with 47 of the 161 complaints. Owners who gave a mileage for it put the median at about 70,000 miles.
At what mileage do 2019 Hyundai Sonata problems start?
Of the 76 complaints that give a mileage, a quarter came by about 5,000 miles and half by about 49,000.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Sonata better or worse than the 2018 and 2020?
Counted per year on the road, the 2019 has fewer complaints than both the 2018 and the 2020: 20 a year against 41 and 25.
How many 2019 Hyundai Sonata complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
15 of them (9%). The typical vehicle on this site is at 6%.
Is there a recall for oil consumption on the 2019 Hyundai Sonata?
No recall on file for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata is on the same system as oil consumption. Another recall may still cover your car, so check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.