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2021 Hyundai Sonata

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

7.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,387

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2025637 · manufacturer campaign R0291 (51D298)

18 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: Sonata 2020–2023

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel could leak. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L turbocharged engine. This safety recall replaces emissions recall no. ECR-H0003-24-005 (Hyundai recall no. C0566). Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the check valve and update the electronic control unit (ECU) software. The dealer will also inspect the fuel tank and surrounding components and repair them, as necessary.

5,616 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022568 · manufacturer campaign R0225 (21D155)

6 October 2022

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2022 · Kona 2022 · Santa Cruz 2022 · Santa Fe 2021–2022 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels after 20-30 seconds. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmission. The dealer will also update the transmission control unit software.

9,427 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021791 · manufacturer campaign R0206 (11DA31)

27 December 2021

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2021 · Sonata 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a crash.

Why it matters

A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to remove and reinstall the windshield.

1,893 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021426 · manufacturer campaign R0193 (11DA24)

9 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: Santa Fe 2021–2022 · Sonata 2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the connection between the high-pressure fuel pipe and fuel pump may not be properly sealed. As a result, a fuel leak could occur.

Why it matters

A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pipe, as required.

2,285 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 75% of 75 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
182 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata get?
NRCan rates the 2021 Hyundai Sonata at 7.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 182 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 Hyundai Sonata for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,387 in fuel, producing roughly 3,557 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.