Lexus RX Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Lexus RX Hybrid | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 474 | 1,162 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2025 | 2011–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2013 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 79 | 67 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 34 |
| Injuries reported | 28 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.2% | 12.2% |
Lexus RX Hybrid by year
What breaks
Brakes
114
24.1%
Electrical System
58
12.2%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
53
11.2%
Engine & Cooling
36
7.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
35
7.4%
Body & Structure
33
7.0%
Other & Unspecified
24
5.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
23
4.9%
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
356
30.6%
Electrical System
201
17.3%
Brakes
109
9.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
96
8.3%
Other & Unspecified
95
8.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
61
5.2%
Steering
52
4.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
41
3.5%