2024 Hyundai Sonata
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
40% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1995 | 68 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 124 |
| 2000 | 276 |
| 2001 | 205 |
| 2002 | 320 |
| 2003 | 199 |
| 2004 | 202 |
| 2005 | 165 |
| 2006 | 1,047 |
| 2007 | 696 |
| 2008 | 425 |
| 2009 | 460 |
| 2010 | 345 |
| 2011 | 3,380 |
| 2012 | 1,559 |
| 2013 | 1,915 |
| 2014 | 748 |
| 2015 | 1,154 |
| 2016 | 727 |
| 2017 | 767 |
| 2018 | 375 |
| 2019 | 162 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 134 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 88 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
40% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
Show complaint excerpts
Was driving with the wife on the highway and all of the lights and the dashboard turned off for about 3 seconds then came back on When the lights did come back on the seat belt light was illluminated then went out again We were safe but scary...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-24
Also filed under Exterior lighting
The entire dash cluster including the radio display cuts off and back on while driving. The only way I can describe it, is that the car seems to act like it was turned off then back on again.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
May 23rd, 2026, vehicle dash and navigation screens went black while driving on freeway. May 26th, 2026, vehicle battery completely drained. Purchased new battery and the same thing happened.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-11
Forward collision avoidance
21% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Exterior lighting
15% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was traveling along [XXX]. This is a dangerous road it has hills and curves. I was driving my 2024 Hyundai Sonata, where all of a sudden headlights went off and the infotainment center went off I couldnât see anything on the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Vehicle speed control
13% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle suddenly accelerated after pulling out of store parking lot at low speed into side street behind vehicle stopped at light (less than a car length in front) while pressing hard on brake.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-05
Also filed under Power train
Power train
13% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-09-12Exterior lighting24V583000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Hyundai Sonata — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V583000 · Exterior lighting
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- Is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Hyundai Sonata is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.