2010 Hyundai Sonata electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 16 complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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 compartment. While there are currently no 'open' recalls on this VIN, I am formally reporting this incident as it matches the failure patterns documented in NHTSA Defect Petition DP18-003 regarding non-crash fires in Hyundai/Kia vehicles.
The electronic stability control (ESC) turns off randomly by its self while the car engine is on. Pressing the ESC button to turn ESC back on does not work. Turning off the engine and then turning it back on sometimes takes care of the problem. When the ESC is off, the breaking system is severely affected where even with a relatively light press on the brakes can result in the locking of the tires.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata
- Body & structure 166 complaints
- Brakes 30 complaints
- Engine 29 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Steering 15 complaints