Model year guide

2010 Hyundai Sonata

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2010 Hyundai Sonata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 156 on record.

2010 Hyundai Sonata at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints345
Combined24 mpg
Typical price$5,849

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2010 Hyundai Sonata recalls 2

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #13V113000 · 01/04/2013

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2…

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Suspension:rear NHTSA Campaign #13V354000 · 12/08/2013

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio…

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2010 Hyundai Sonata common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 345 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

2010 Hyundai Sonata MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,567

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2010 Hyundai Sonata worth?

Low
$3,500
Typical price
$5,849
High
$8,200

From 156 comparable 2010 Hyundai Sonata listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2010 Hyundai Sonata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$12,835
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,650
Total$16,485
Per mile$0.22

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($5,849) with the same model 5 model-years older ($2,183), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2010 Hyundai Sonata trims & engines on record

Trims
GLS · Limited V6 · GL · Limited · SE
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl · 3.3L 6-cyl

2010 Hyundai Sonata vehicles on record

2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC6AH581232 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC3AH599882 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited V65NPEU4AF3AH621211 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEU4AC5AH634970 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited V65NPEU4AF6AH631294 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC0AH616007 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC1AH642177 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEU4AC3AH652951 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC7AH658884 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC3AH657845 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEU4AC1AH610911 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC9AH609654 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC9AH641973 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited V65NPEU4AF2AH641787 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited V65NPEU4AF6AH598975 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC0AH601877 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC7AH576315 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC7AH590621 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC8AH578073 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC6AH621308 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC1AH595197 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited V65NPEU4AF5AH634199 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC3AH645193 2010 Hyundai Sonata 2010 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPET4AC1AH644950

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2010 Hyundai Sonata — frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 345 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, exterior lighting.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2010 Hyundai Sonata at about 24 mpg combined (21 city / 31 highway).

How much is a 2010 Hyundai Sonata worth?

Comparable 2010 Hyundai Sonata listings run roughly $3,500–$8,200, typically around $5,849 (from 156 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.