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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Hyundai Sonata

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Hyundai Sonata

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: Sonata needs more recall homework, Sonata has more complaint activity and Sonata has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Hyundai Sonata 2018 Hyundai Sonata Difference
Total recalls 0 1 Sonata has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 149 358 Sonata has 209 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 8 / 5 / 6 / 0 18 / 12 / 9 / 1 Sonata has 21 more severity reports
Defect investigations 7 7 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 190 233 Sonata has 43 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 8 Sonata has 8 more reports
Warranty programs 8 8 Similar
Service campaigns 21 18 Sonata has 3 more service campaigns
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed Aug 6, 2021 Sonata has a listed date
Latest complaint May 19, 2026 May 26, 2026 Sonata has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Engine
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Engine
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System Engine
 Similar focus
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 28 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,150 $2,150 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Hyundai Sonata

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and exterior lighting repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Hyundai Sonata

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Hyundai Sonata

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Exterior Lighting: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2018 Hyundai Sonata

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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