The 2026 Hyundai Sonata window sticker reads 32 to 51 mpg combined depending on the engine: 51 for the 2L 4-cyl hybrid and 32 for the 2.5L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2026 Sonata 5 stars overall, and a used 2025 asks about $19,995 today.
The Hyundai Sonata window sticker — build, options & years
The Hyundai Sonata ran from 1989–2026 across 7 generations (1989–1993, 1995–1998, 1999–2005, 2006–2010, 2011–2014, 2015–2019, 2020–2026).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Hyundai Sonata VIN decoder.
What the Hyundai Sonata sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2026 Sonata, averaged across its 2 versions:
The label also prints an estimated $1,575 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 343 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Large Cars, 2026) the best Sonata version ranks #1 of 14 on combined MPG.
How the Sonata's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1989 to 2026:
Combined went from 20 mpg in 1989 to 42 in 2026. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2026 Sonata:
The weak spot is frontal crash: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The Sonata sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Sonata has the best figure of the 2: 51 mpg for its most efficient 2026 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2026 | 5★ | |
| Chrysler 300 | 2023 | 4★ |
What a used Sonata sells for now
Median asking price by model year, from 524 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 listings | |
| 2024 | 10 listings | |
| 2022 | 11 listings | |
| 2021 | 26 listings | |
| 2020 | 11 listings | |
| 2019 | 31 listings | |
| 2018 | 53 listings | |
| 2017 | 71 listings | |
| 2016 | 63 listings | |
| 2015 | 76 listings | |
| 2014 | 44 listings | |
| 2013 | 118 listings |
A 2025 Sonata asks a median $19,995 today, a 2013 about $5,000. Full breakdown on the Hyundai Sonata value page.
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Sonata window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 64 Sonata window stickers from VINs so far, opened 116 times. The most requested model years are 2015, 2016 and 2025.
Any Sonata from 1989–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Hyundai models: Hyundai window stickers.
Other Hyundai window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 36 mpg | |
| Hyundai Palisade | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 34 mpg | |
| Hyundai Elantra | Midsize Cars | 54 mpg | |
| Hyundai Tucson | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 50 mpg | |
| Hyundai Kona | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 120 mpg | |
| Hyundai Accent | Compact Cars | 36 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Sonata
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Sonata, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Hyundai Sonata all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Hyundai Sonata window sticker show?
The 2026 label shows up to 51 mpg combined, #1 of 14 in its EPA class (Large Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $1,575 a year.
What safety rating is on the Hyundai Sonata sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2026 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 5.
Does the Sonata sticker show better MPG than the Chrysler 300?
Yes: the most efficient 2026 Sonata reads 51 mpg combined, the 2023 Chrysler 300 23.
Which Hyundai Sonata years do people look up most?
2015, with 9 of the 64 Sonata window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2016 and 2025.
What is a used Hyundai Sonata worth now?
A 2025 asks a median $19,995 and a 2013 about $5,000, across 524 live listings. More on the Hyundai Sonata value page.
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