2018 Hyundai Sonata
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is a full-size car, rated at 31 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 31
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $27,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Sonata |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Vehicle class | Full-size Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM7) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 28 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 37 |
| Combined MPG | 31 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 284 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2000 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Sonata | 31 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Sonata | 28 MPG combined |
| Sonata | 26 MPG combined |
| Sonata Hybrid | 41 MPG combined |
| Sonata Hybrid SE | 42 MPG combined |
| Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | 39 MPG combined |
| Sonata SE | 29 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 28 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 2% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $24,300
- Total interest
- $4,227
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (1)
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH21V619000 · 2021-08-06
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is EPA-rated at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 37 highway).
Is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata costs roughly $1,297 per year to fuel, or about $6,484 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2018 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2018 Hyundai Sonata is classified as a full-size car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC