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2026 Hyundai Sonata

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 models.

Class: Large Cars
Body styles: 4dr Sedan AWD, 4dr Sedan FWD, 4dr Sedan FWD HEV, 4dr Sedan FWD N-Line
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel: Hybrid, Regular Gasoline
MPG (best): 51 combined · 47 city / 56 hwy
Length: 193.3 in
Curb weight: 3,305–3,695 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

Excellent fuel economyUp to 51 MPG combined — 97% better than the average 2026 large car (25.9 MPG).
Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
AWD / 4WD available
Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 12 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is a large car offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 193 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,534 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 51 MPG combined (47 city / 56 highway), 97% better than the 2026 large car average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $1,300 a year in fuel.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2026

Best combined MPG up from 47 to 51

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 Sonata →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–2.0L hybrid

Engine–2.5L turbo

Trims

LimitedSELN LineBlue

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Pedestrian emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Rear cross-traffic alertStandard

Rear automatic brakingStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlStandard

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

Built in: Asan, South Chungcheong Province

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 4 2026 Sonata configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
4dr Sedan AWD	193.3 in	73.2 in	56.7 in	111.8 in	63.4 / 63.8 in	3,534 lb
4dr Sedan FWD	193.3 in	73.2 in	56.7 in	111.8 in	63.4 / 63.8 in	3,305 lb	60/40
4dr Sedan FWD HEV	193.3 in	73.2 in	56.7 in	111.8 in	63.4 / 63.8 in	3,695 lb	60/40
4dr Sedan FWD N-Line	193.3 in	73.2 in	56.7 in	111.8 in	63.4 / 63.8 in	3,466 lb	60/40

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Sonata Hybrid Blue Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Front-Wheel Drive	47 / 56 / 51	+97%	$1,300	175
Sonata Hybrid Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic (AM-S6)	Front-Wheel Drive	44 / 51 / 47	+81%	$1,450	188
Sonata FWD w/Stop-Start	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	28 / 38 / 32	+24%	$2,100	281
Sonata FWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	25 / 36 / 29	+12%	$2,300	310
Sonata AWD	2.5L 4-cyl	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	24 / 33 / 27	+4%	$2,500	327
Sonata FWD	2.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (AM-S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	23 / 32 / 27	+4%	$2,500	333

8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

8/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $5,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

25.9 MPG2026 Large Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata.

Similar 2026 large cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2026 Hyundai Sonata (this car)	51 MPG	Not rated	1
2026 Honda Civic	49 MPG	Not rated	1
2026 Honda Accord	48 MPG	Not rated	2
2026 Toyota Crown	41 MPG	Not rated	1
2026 Toyota Camry	51 MPG	Not rated	3
2026 Hyundai Elantra	54 MPG	Not rated	4
2026 Subaru WRX	22 MPG	Not rated	0

Recalls (1)

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Jan 26, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles

Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

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Not every 2026 Hyundai Sonata is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

6Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

2Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

2Injuries reported

80 miTypical mileage at failure

Unknown Or Other3

Tires1

Power Train1

Service Brakes1

Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control1

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Other Sonata years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Sonata	51	–	Not rated	0	0
2025 Sonata	47	193.3 in	★★★★★	0	28
2024 Sonata	47	193.3 in	★★★★★	1	56
2023 Sonata	52	192.9 in	★★★★★	2	103
2022 Sonata	52	192.9 in	★★★★★	3	114
2021 Sonata	52	192.9 in	★★★★★	4	190
2020 Sonata	52	192.9 in	Not rated	4	198
2019 Sonata	42	191.3 in	Not rated	0	172
2018 Sonata	42	191.3 in	Not rated	2	384
2017 Sonata	42	191.3 in	Not rated	5	880
2016 Sonata	41	191.3 in	Not rated	9	887
2015 Sonata	37	191.3 in	Not rated	12	1,207

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Hyundai. How we calculate this →