2026 Hyundai Sonata
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is a full-size car, rated at 32 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 32
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $27,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Sonata |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Vehicle class | Full-size Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 28 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 38 |
| Combined MPG | 32 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 281 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1950 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Sonata AWD | 27 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Sonata FWD | 27 MPG combined |
| Sonata FWD | 29 MPG combined |
| Sonata FWD w/Stop-Start | 32 MPG combined |
| Sonata Hybrid | 47 MPG combined |
| Sonata Hybrid Blue | 51 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 28 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 1% more efficient than the Sonata's class average.
- Amount financed
- $24,300
- Total interest
- $4,227
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≈ $1,256/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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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)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V047000 · 2026-01-27
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."
Remedy: 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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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is EPA-rated at 32 MPG combined (28 city / 38 highway).
Is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Hyundai Sonata costs roughly $1,256 per year to fuel, or about $6,281 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
The 2026 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