The Sonata has received the following awards:

- "Interior of the Year", 2009 Sonata, Ward's Auto World, category: Best Redesign.[50]

- "Best Vehicles for $25,000 or Less" in 2008 Consumer Reports

- "Best New Family Car (under $35,000)" in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards.

- "Consumers Digest Best Buy" - 2006 Sonata

- NHTSA 5-Star Crash Rating ? 2006 Sonata: Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). Model tested with standard side-impact airbags (SABs).

- Hyundai owners in North America placed the Sonata at the top of their classes in AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) research. The Sonata was the highest ranked Premium Mid-Size Car, beating out the segment-defining Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.[51]

- 2011 Hyundai Sonata represents the lowest depreciation in the midsize car segment in ALG Residual Value Index. The 2011 Sonata even outperforms comparably-equipped 2010 model year Honda Accord.[52]

- 2011 Hyundai Sonata Named IIHS Top Safety Pick [27]

- NADAguides.com Awards 2011 Hyundai Sonata 'Car of the Month' for 2010 March[53]

- The JB car pages awarded the 2011 Hyundai Sonata a best-in-class 4 1/2 star rating[54]

- 2011 Hyundai Sonata awarded Five Star by NHTSA the 2010 new test rules[30]