Hyundai · model year 2026
2026 Hyundai Sonata
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All Hyundai Sonata model years →
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 47 | 188 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | Regular | 51 | 175 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 27 | 327 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 29 | 310 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Regular | 32 | 281 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 2.5 L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | Regular | 27 | 333 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4 DR N/A FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA 4DR N/A AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID 4DR HEV FWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V047000 2026-01-26 · model years 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,…
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…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2026
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.