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2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited Auto

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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$24,550 ($36,583 *)
MSRP with Destination$25,270 ($37,656 *)
Destination Charge$720
Engine
Engine TypeTheta II G4KE 2.4L DOHC inline-4, MPI, Dual-CVVT, naturally aspirated
Horsepower175 hp
Torque168 lb-ft
ValvetrainDOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT
Bore and Stroke88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Injection TypeMulti-point fuel injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission5-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway32 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc4-wheel disc
Rear Brake Disc4-wheel disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 in alloy
Wheels Rear17 in alloy
Tires Front215/55VR17
Tires Rear215/55VR17
Dimensions & Weight
Length188.9 in
Width72.1 in
Height58 in
Wheelbase107.4 in
Ground Clearance6.3 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft³
Curb Weight3,327 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front40.1 in
Headroom Rear38.2 in
Legroom Front43.7 in
Legroom Rear37.4 in
Shoulder Room Front57.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.9 in
Hip Room Front55.5 in
Hip Room Rear55.5 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2010 Hyundai Sonata 4-DR w/SAB

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

Most-cited areas
Structure164
Unknown Or Other36
Service Brakes30
Engine29
Power Train21
Air Bags20
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 20, 2025 · Electrical System, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System Fire
“Subject: Non-Collision Engine Compartment Fire - 2010 Hyundai Sonata (VIN: [XXX] ) ​"On dec 19 2025, my 2010 Hyundai Sonata suffered a sudden, non-collision fire that originated in the engine…”
Nov 17, 2025 · Structure
“External Handles made of plastic continue to break and do not allow access to open car doors”
Sep 12, 2025 · Unknown Or Other
“I have had 3 door handles fall off in the last couple months I think this is safety concern i do not see any recalls.I do see that there is a lot of people complaining about this matter door handles…”
Sep 11, 2025 · Steering, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“Car has had check engine light on for 3 + years. Have taken it to several mechanics including a Hyundai dealership and none of them can figure out what is wrong. Have replaced water pump, belts x2 in…”
Jul 27, 2025 · Engine
“While driving 60–70 mph on [XXX] just north of Sylmar, I suddenly heard a loud, deep “pop” from the lower part of the car. Within seconds, the engine began steaming heavily and leaking oil everywhere…”

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.

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