2022 Hyundai SonataFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
38
MPG
Combined
32
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
38
Comb
32
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
37
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
37
Comb
31
Fuel cost: $2,200/yr
Automatic (AM-S8)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
33
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
282 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed 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
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
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$2,105/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,792/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,823/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,939/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,120/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,114/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,621/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,165/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,036/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,085/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 32 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
82
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems82 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 82 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. Top reported issues include fuel system, engine and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Fuel System
24
Engine
23
Power Train
23
Electrical System
13
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
12
Speed Control
8
Brakes
4
Visibility / Wipers
3

2022 Hyundai Sonata problems by category: Fuel System: 24 complaints, Engine: 23 complaints, Power Train: 23 complaints, Electrical System: 13 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 12 complaints, Speed Control: 8 complaints, Brakes: 4 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 3 complaints.

13
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
9
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Fuel SystemFiled: 07/02/2025ODI#11670726
Fuel Lines and Connections / Fuel Tank Band / Fuel Tank Vapor Vent System Hoses [XXX]: My check engine light illuminated. I immediately returned to Hyundai Riverdale. They advised me it could be the …
EngineFiled: 01/15/2024ODI#11565639
I leased my brand new Sonata at the end of August in 2022. in November 2022 I was driving on the highway and my vehicle started to decelerate. I stepped on the gas pedal and it just went slow and slow…
Power TrainFiled: 08/21/2023ODI#11539763
There was a transmission recall that was addressed back in early 2023 by the dealership that presented as a 1st gear stutter within a month of purchasing the car back in May 2022. At the time I was to…

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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