Component Record

Hyundai Sonata 2021 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

34 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2021 Hyundai Sonata - 25% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage34 complaints

34 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V524000Reported July 9, 2021 - 15,752 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,752 vehicles across all affected models.

25V796000Reported November 17, 2025 - 85,043 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 85,043 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine35 Unknown Or Other32 Power Train25 Electrical System18 Visibility12 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems12

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.