2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid BlueFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue

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City
50
MPG
Highway
54
MPG
Combined
52
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
50
Hwy
54
Comb
52
Fuel cost: $1,300/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,300

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 9/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
172 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
5.7 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
SIDI; Hybrid
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,295/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,718/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,122/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,193/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,304/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,301/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,613/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,332/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,253/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,283/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 52 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems51 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 51 owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue. Top reported issues include engine, electrical system and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
23
Electrical System
23
Fuel System
3
Power Train
3
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Visibility / Wipers
1
Structure
1
Wheels & Tires
1

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Blue problems by category: Engine: 23 complaints, Electrical System: 23 complaints, Fuel System: 3 complaints, Power Train: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 1 complaints.

1
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Other / UnknownFiled: 01/19/2025ODI#11636925
My 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid seems to be leaking coolant into the exhaust system. Various reports online indicate that this is a consistent issue with 2020-2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid models. A lot of…
Power TrainFiled: 10/14/2023ODI#11549899
My 2021 Sonata Hybrid Limited has been in the shop for over 3 months. At least 4 times while driving on city streets, I'd receive an error stating problem with hybrid system please turn off vehicle. C…
Advanced Safety (ADAS)Filed: 02/22/2023Crash2 InjuriesODI#11508517
The forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control failed as the first 2 activated when there were no oncoming collisions in front of me and the nearest cars around…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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