2024 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
5/100
#20 most-complained of 21 Sonata years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata has 46 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 Sonata model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (21 complaints, 46% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury.
- Complaints
- 46
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 25 city / 34 hwy
Top 2024 Hyundai Sonata problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System21 (46%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (20%)
- Other9 (20%)
- Engine8 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain6 (13%)
- Structure & Body5 (11%)
- Brakes2 (4%)
- Lane Departure2 (4%)
- Steering2 (4%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
2024 Hyundai Sonata recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V583000Aug 7, 2024Electrical System38,331 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rear brake light software, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai will release the software update over-the-air (OTA). Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 267.
2024 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other Sonata years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata ranks #20 of 21 among Sonata model years (Complaint Index 5/100, verdict: Best). It has 46 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (21 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (9 complaints), and engine (8 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, most recently reported 2024, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?
- EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Sonata at 28 MPG combined (25 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.