2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited Auto
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- Photo: Hyundai Sonata F24 NF Powder White Pearl (front) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Hyundai Sonata GL in Natural Khaki, front right, 2024-09-29 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: HYUNDAI SONATA (NF) China (3) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Sonata F24 NF Powder White Pearl (rear) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Hyundai Sonata GL in Bright Silver, rear right, 2021-05-19 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited Auto is a 175-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $24,550 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 175 horsepower and 168 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Sonata measures 188.9 inches long on a 107.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,327 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $24,550 ($36,583 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $25,270 ($37,656 *) |
| Destination Charge | $720 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta II G4KE 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 175 hp |
| Torque | 168 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 25 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 in alloy |
| Tires Front | 215/55VR17 |
| Tires Rear | 215/55VR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188.9 in |
| Width | 72.1 in |
| Height | 58 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,327 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 37.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.5 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Hyundai SONATA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 12, 2013 · SUSPENSION:REAR
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
Consequence: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.
NHTSA campaign 13V354000
Apr 1, 2013 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
NHTSA campaign 13V113000
345 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2010 Hyundai SONATA
Owner Complaints
345 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2010 Hyundai SONATA (19 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 13 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 164 |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 |
| Service Brakes | 30 |
| Engine | 29 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Air Bags | 20 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2010 HYUNDAI SONATA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.