Trim Report

Hyundai Sonata GL2021

Includes:SONATA|GL
$2,500
Starting From
4
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,500
Max $7,000
From $2,500
Fresh

GL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$4,900
$5K–$27K
475 listings67,421 avg miles
Blue
From$9,249
819 listings|$9K–$36K
ECO
From$2,300
78 listings|$2K–$21K
GL
From$2,500
4 listings|$3K–$7K
GLS
From$750
465 listings|$750–$13K
LX
From$1,690
5 listings|$2K–$4K
Limited
From$800
1,844 listings|$800–$41K
Limited 2.0T
From$2,999
36 listings|$3K–$15K
N Line
From$10,500
1,235 listings|$11K–$42K
SE
From$850
2,824 listings|$850–$34K
SEL
From$4,900
8,481 listings|$5K–$40K
SEL Plus
From$9,999
358 listings|$10K–$27K
SEL Sport
From$11,582
18 listings|$12K–$32K
Sport
From$1,998
369 listings|$2K–$21K
Sport 2.0T
From$4,950
33 listings|$5K–$17K

2021 Hyundai Sonata GL Pricing

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Where to Find Hyundai Sonata GL

Location data for all 2021 Hyundai Sonata trims combined

37States

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Hyundai Sonata Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2021 Hyundai Sonata trims

Elevated

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 110 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
110
Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
21V00M0002021-28-12
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.

A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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21V5240002021-09-07
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.

A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

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22V7460002022-06-10
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.

Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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25V7960002025-18-11
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.

A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata has accumulated 110 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other20
02Power Train12
03Engine9
04Electrical System9
05Fuel System, Gasoline7
110 total across 1 model years (2021–2021)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Hyundai Sonata Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2021 Hyundai Sonata trims

27–52mpg combined
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23-50city
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33-54hwy
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$850-$1,600/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata ranges from 27 to 52 MPG combined. That's a 25 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Sonata Hybrid Blue - Automatic (AM-S6)
52mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
50 city54 hwy~$850/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata Hybrid - Automatic (AM-S6)
47mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
45 city51 hwy~$950/yr9/10 Clean
Sonata - Automatic (S8)
31mpg
2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$1,400/yr7/10 Clean
Sonata - Automatic (S8)
30mpg
1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
27 city37 hwy~$1,450/yr6/10 Average
Sonata - Automatic (AM-S8)
27mpg
2.5L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city33 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the GL Worth It?

Common questions about the 2021 Hyundai Sonata GL

How does the GL compare to other Hyundai Sonata trims?

The GL occupies a distinct position in the Hyundai Sonata range. See how it stacks up on the 2021 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2021 Hyundai Sonata GL?

Maintenance costs for the GL align with the broader Hyundai Sonata ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2021 model year has 4 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is unknown or other. Check the 2021 Hyundai Sonata page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Hyundai Sonata GL?

For the GL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Hyundai Sonata buyer's guide.

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