2026 Hyundai Sonata
2026 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
2026 Hyundai Sonata snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Hyundai Sonata typically asks about $26,700 versus a $28,400 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Hyundai Sonata has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Electrical System) and 2 owner complaints. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older Sonata is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$26,700
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$28,400
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
2
Top: Tires
- 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 2026 Sonata?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-01-27
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,…
Campaign 26V047000
Owner complaints
2 complaints. Top components:
- Tires1
- Unknown Or Other1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2026 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review: The $39K SUV Killer?
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Photos
Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 Sonata. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 Sonata cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $26,700 in typical used asking against a $28,400 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $28,400
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $26,700
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$1,700 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 Sonata?
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 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 2026 configuration (2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. Rated configurations include: 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A AWD; 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR N/A FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- EPA combined 32 mpg
- About 193.3 × 73.2 in (L×W)
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 2026 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 2026 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
- 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A 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 |