2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited
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- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid in Transmission Blue, front left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2026 Hyundai Sonata Preferred-Trend Hybrid in Transmission Blue, rear left, 2026-08-09 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Sonata Inspiration DN8 Navy Interior (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited is a 192-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $38,250 MSRP and is rated at 47 mpg combined.
It makes 192 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 44 mpg city and 51 mpg highway (47 mpg combined).
The Sonata Hybrid measures 193.3 inches long on a 111.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,250 |
| MSRP with Destination | $39,495 |
| Destination Charge | $1,245 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Nu 2.0L GDI DOHC 16-valve inline-4 hybrid (product-enhancement); 39 kW (51 hp) permanent-magnet motor @ 1,800-2,300 rpm, 151 lb-ft; 1.62 kWh lithium-ion battery, 270V, 56 kW; total system 192 hp |
| Horsepower | 192 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT |
| Bore and Stroke | 81.0 x 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) hybrid |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| 1st Gear | 4.639 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.826 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.841 |
| 4th Gear | 1.386 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.772 |
| Reverse | 3.385 |
| Final Drive | 3.51 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 44 MPG |
| Highway | 51 MPG |
| Combined | 47 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut; 21.8 mm stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link; 18 mm stabilizer bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Power-assisted 12.0 in ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 11.2 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.0J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.0J alloy |
| Tires Front | 215/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | 215/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.3 in |
| Width | 73.2 in |
| Height | 56.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 46.1 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.1 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.6 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 54.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (9.7 % risk) |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jan 27, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V047000
3 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID HEV
Owner Complaints
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID HEV (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
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 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID HEV. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.