2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving at 78 mph and "Check hybrid system" came on, engine and all throttle/electrical shut off and did not regain power. Had to sit for 5-10mins and vehicle eventually regained power after resetting battery and had no issues.”
filed Jan 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while attempting to use the key fob to unlock the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact manually unlocked the vehicle with the key, and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure had occurred…”
filed Sep 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this…
25-BE-020H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 30, 2025Certain Hyundai vehicles may exhibit a warning light with Diagnostic Trouble Code (“DTC”) P1BB20 due to a battery over voltage condition.
25-01-010H-1 9B4 OL · Service Campaign · issued Aug 21, 2025Certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles may exhibit a warning light due to DTC Code P1BB20 (12V Lithium Battery Cell Voltage High). The California Air Resources…
25-01-010H-1 DN · Service Campaign · issued Jul 16, 2025This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software for the Battery Management System (BMS) on certain Elantra Hybrid (CN7 HEV), Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV), and Tucson Hybrid (NX4 HEV) vehicles that may exhibit a…
25-01-010H-1 TSB · Service Campaign · issued Jul 16, 2025A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
25-01-045H TSB · Service Campaign · issued Jul 9, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sonata Hybrid | 25 | 47% |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 18 | 23% |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 34 | 26% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 23 | 45% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 10 | 37% |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 24 | 23% |
| 2012 Sonata Hybrid | 23 | 15% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 17 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.