2022 Hyundai Sonata HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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City
45
MPG
Highway
51
MPG
Combined
47
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
45
Hwy
51
Comb
47
Fuel cost: $1,450/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,450

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$4,750

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
189 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
6.3 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$1,433/yr
California
$5.957/gal$1,901/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,241/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,320/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,443/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,439/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$1,784/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,386/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,420/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 47 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 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
19
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems19 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 19 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system, fuel system and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
11
Fuel System
4
Engine
2
Power Train
2
Brakes
1
Air Bags
1
Visibility / Wipers
1
Steering
1

2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 11 complaints, Fuel System: 4 complaints, Engine: 2 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Air Bags: 1 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Fuel SystemFiled: 07/03/2025ODI#11671018
Car is a Sonata Hybrid Limited equipped with a solar roof which charges the hybrid battery. Vehicle began to cut off battery power while parked, requiring the use of a factory equipped 12V override sw…
Electrical SystemFiled: 10/22/2023ODI#11551216
As I was driving my dashboard lit up with warning lights and audible alarms indicating that I should inspect my regen brake. Safety features such as lane departure, lane assist, blind spot indicator s…
Power TrainFiled: 07/24/2023ODI#11534058
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was a delay while shifting into another gear. The contact stated that the chassis warning light was illuminated. …

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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