2025 Hyundai Sonata HybridFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Hybrid Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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City
44
MPG
Highway
51
MPG
Combined
47
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AM-S6)
Regular Hybrid
City
44
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: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
188 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
2025 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
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems9 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 9 owner complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
2
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
2
Speed Control
1
Structure
1

2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems by category: Electrical System: 2 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints.

2
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 04/23/2026ODI#11733182
On April 8, 2026, I returned to my brand-new 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited (purchased as a new ccar on February 10th 2026)_after being away from March 31 to April 6, 2026 (approximately 7 days o…
Other / UnknownFiled: 12/30/2025CrashODI#11707734
On [XXX] while entering 2 car garage with no other cars in garage, the subject vehicle which is a HEV, changed from the electric drive mode to gasoline mode at the garage door and driveway apex. Immed…
Speed ControlFiled: 05/27/2025ODI#11663112
The gear shifter design on this Hyundai model is dangerously counterintuitive compared to industry norms. It nearly caused me to drive off a cliff. I encountered a serious safety issue with the gear …

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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