There are no safety recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, but owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 24,922 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Jul 26, 2026
The high voltage battery will no longer charge neither from being plugged in to the charger on the wall nor from the buikt in system onboard the car. There are warning lights saying the inverter coolant is low but the reservoir is at the proper level. I suspect the coolant for the Hybrid charging inverter is bad and crystalizes causing blockages in the inverter coolant system. My car refuses to charge for the last 2 years. After a few seconds (about 7-10) the car shuts off the charging system when plugged in. And now that summer heat us here in the South West, it will not even charge from the…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 7, 2023
While driving the car it suddenly decelerated and multiple warning errors on electronics, driver assist, braking started going off then the error message of Check Hybrid Turn Engine Off came on. I was able to coast into a parking lot as the car could only go around 5 miles an hour. I turned the care off and on and the Check Hybrid Turn Engine Off remained for the 2 hours it took to have a tow truck come to take the car to a dealer. The car has 16,383 miles and prior to this there was no warning or error messages. The dealer hasn't reviewed the car yet, but the fact that it immediately, with no…
Electrical System · reported Nov 7, 2022
I was traveling on a highway when a "hybrid system warning" suddenly appeared on the dashboard. Every dashboard warning light illuminated. The car began to lose power. I exited the highway immediately and the car began to have sporadic power and was "lurching." I immediately pulled onto the shoulder and at that time another warning on the dash appeared within a minute or two of the first warning that said "shut engine off." The computer screen began to flash on and of and the windows would not roll up smoothly. When the tow truck arrived the car wouldn't start and it didn't recognize the key…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 24,922 miles · reported Oct 21, 2020
The message "hybrid system failure" suddenly displayed and the vehicle lost power and stalled. This occured on hyw (65mph) and nearly caused wreck from behind
Unknown or Other · at 56 miles · reported Sep 5, 2020
The touch screen radio is ineffective when tuning to siriusxm. It just sits on updating and nothing else you press works. I have had multiple mechanics look at it, pulled fuses, resets and nothing fixes the issue. From research online it appears this has been an ongoing issue for years with hyundai touch screens. They say there's nothing they can do, but I literally just bought the car.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 24,922 miles.
Are Hyundai recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.