This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata.
27–47 mpg combined
5–8.7 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
The 2020 to 2026 Hyundai Sonata received a five-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles. The sedan earned five stars in side crash, rollover, and side pole crash tests. It received four stars in frontal crash testing. NHTSA applies this rating across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so these ratings cover the entire 2020 to 2026 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the instrument panel display may cause it to fail, preventing the display from functioning properly.
What the fix does
The instrument panel display software will be updated for free either over-the-air or at a Hyundai dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
