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2021 Hyundai Sonata

KMHL241JBMA033596

Vehicle history report for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata (VIN KMHL241JBMA033596). Black, sedan, Електро Або Бензин. Registered in Odesa. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.

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⚠️ 4 recall campaigns for this model year — shown below, free 🔒 Title & brand records 🔒 Accident & damage history 🔒 Salvage, total-loss & theft 🔒 Odometer & owner count 🔒 Liens & market valuation

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📜 Title status Clean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon
🚨 Open recalls on this VIN Unrepaired recalls and whether the fix is available, from the manufacturer
🏷️ Title brand history Every brand ever applied, by state
🧾 Number of owners How many registrations on record
🛞 Odometer readings Reported mileage over time
🔎 Rollback check Mileage inconsistency / tamper flags
💥 Accident & damage Reported collisions and damage events
🚧 Total-loss records Insurance total-loss declarations
♻️ Salvage & auction Salvage-yard and auction history
🚓 Theft records Reported / recovered theft events
🏦 Liens & impounds Outstanding liens or impound records
🏷️ Sale & listing history Past marketplace and dealer listings
💰 Market valuation Estimated value for this exact spec

History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page are free.

At a glance

LocationOdesa, UKRAINE
ColorBlack
Recall campaigns4

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Year
2021
Body style
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Fuel type
Електро Або Бензин
Country of origin
South Korea

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What's a 2021 Hyundai Sonata worth?

What comparable 2021 Hyundai Sonata vehicles are listed for — a quick gut-check before you negotiate.

Low
$25,999
Typical price
$29,311
High
$33,740

Most 2021 Hyundai Sonata listings fall between $25,999 and $33,740, from 5 comparable cars.

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MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

Combined27–32 mpg
City26 mpg
Highway36 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,250
CO₂ tailpipe301 g/mi
FuelRegular
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8) or Automatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Crash-test safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

Rollover risk: 9.7% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program, tested as the 2021 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Hyundai Sonata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$11,250
Depreciation (5 yrs)$16,950
Total$28,200
Per mile$0.38

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 ($29,311) with the same model 5 model-years older ($12,370), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Safety recall campaigns 4

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were

NHTSA Campaign #25V796000 · manufacturer #286 · 17/11/2025

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyun

NHTSA Campaign #22V746000 · manufacturer #236 · 06/10/2022

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

NHTSA Campaign #21V00M000 · manufacturer #216 · 28/12/2021

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

NHTSA Campaign #21V524000 · manufacturer #207 · 09/07/2021

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 7 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

💥 7 involved a crash 🚑 13 reported injuries

Engine 34 reports

🔍 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.

Power Train 25 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Fuel/propulsion System 21 reports

🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Electrical System 17 reports

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Fuel System 13 reports

🔍 Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

Gasoline 13 reports

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Pre-purchase checklist

Owner complaints 134

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2021 Hyundai Sonata.

POWER TRAIN

My 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line suffered a catastrophic, sudden total loss of drive power while operating at speed on a public roadway, creating an immediate crash hazard. The vehicle lost forward propulsion and the gear selector flashed a blinking 'R' when reverse was attempted. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, [XXX] Hyundai Southtowne, where th…

NHTSA ODI #11767539

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION OF SAFETY DEFECT & IMMEDIATE HAZARD:My 2021 Hyundai Sonata SEL is currently exhibiting the most severe, catastrophic symptoms of the fuel tank expansion defect covered under NHTSA Campaign 25V796000. The fuel tank has expanded so drastically that it physically warped the structural interior of the cabin, violently popping the rear passenger seat …

NHTSA ODI #11766388

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, parts were on back order. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked with an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. An unknown warning light was temporarily illuminated. Upon furth…

1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11765048

POWER TRAIN

Transmission replaced twice and all of them continue to fail. Several Hyundai service centers are unable to determine the cause and are only able to update/relearn and replace whenever they are able to replicate the issue. The issue is that at a cold start, the car makes a popping sound, jerks and shakes. The car hesitates to accelerate. You can hear the noi…

NHTSA ODI #11764277

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Massive loss of coolant in closed loop cooling system Heat soak. Fail safe mode

NHTSA ODI #11759867

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V796000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated and decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. …

NHTSA ODI #11758588

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

I took my vehicle in for the safety recall due to an expanding fuel tank on 08/03/2026. I received my vehicle back on 8/12/2026. Hyundai performed an improper repair on the vehicle that will not correct the fuel tank expansion. They replaced the same check valve that was replaced last time I brought the vehicle in for recall on 11/20/2024 repair order # 107…

NHTSA ODI #11757244

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The Left blinker switch keeps going in and out, working about 50% of the time. Both the light and the blinker sound do not turn on. When getting it checked out at an auto repair shop, the maintenance tech said this was more and more common for 2021 sonatas and it was not due to anything I did. It was a multifunction switch problem.

NHTSA ODI #11755451

+ 126 more complaints on record.

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Are there safety recalls on the 2021 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Sonata model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What is a fair price for a 2021 Hyundai Sonata?

Comparable 2021 Hyundai Sonata listings run roughly $25,999–$33,740, typically around $29,311 (from 5 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.

What is the 2021 Hyundai Sonata safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2021 Hyundai Sonata an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What fuel economy does the 2021 Hyundai Sonata get?

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–32 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Recall data checked 7 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.