2025 Hyundai Sonata
2025 Hyundai Sonata — The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985.
Trim: SEL
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Hyundai Sonata snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Hyundai Sonata typically asks about $22,200 versus a $27,700 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata in our refresh, though owners have filed 15 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2024, watch city mpg (25 mpg → 28 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$22,200
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$27,700
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
15
Top: Service Brakes
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Sonata?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 15 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
15 complaints. Top components:
- Service Brakes4
- Unknown Or Other3
- Fuel/Propulsion System2
- Power Train2
- Vehicle Speed Control2
- Electrical System1
- Wheels1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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The 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited Fuel Thrifty Family Car With Unexpected Features
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (25 mpg → 28 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- City MPG
- 25 mpg↑28 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 36 mpg↑38 mpg
How much does a used 2025 Sonata cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $22,200 in typical used asking against a $27,700 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $27,700
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $22,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$5,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Sonata?
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Hyundai Sonata continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 193.3 in, width 73.2 in, height 56.7 in, and wheelbase 111.8 in, with curb weight around 3534.0 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD; 2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 111.8 in
- Curb weight about 3534.0 lb
- EPA combined 32 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 191 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
191 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 193.3 in
- Width
- 73.2 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3534.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 28
- Highway MPG
- 38
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SEL | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 192 hp |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 47 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 2.0L Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 192 | — | — | 47 | FWD |