2024 Hyundai Sonata Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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…
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…
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,212 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Factory OEM Michelin Primacy All Season Tires (tire size 215/55R17) on a front-wheel drive 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL with the 2.5L gasoline engine. At around 4,000 it had issues momentary issues with ke”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 13, 2026 · Tires
“Driving on road and hear grinding. Pull off and check underbody and see undercover dragging the pavement. Going speed limit prior to hearing noise of grinding undercover and no impacts or damage occur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2026 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata (Sonata AWD, Sonata FWD, Sonata Hybrid). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 27–47 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 23–44 / 32–51 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6); Automatic (AM-S8); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Hyundai Sonata model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Sonata model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Hyundai Sonata | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 11 |
| 1990 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 16 |
| 1991 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 29 |
| 1992 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 22 |
| 1993 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 26 |
| 1994 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 66 |
| 1996 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 23 |
| 1997 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 49 |
| 1998 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 49 |
| 1999 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 124 |
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 276 |
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 205 |
| 2002 Hyundai Sonata | 7 | 319 |
| 2003 Hyundai Sonata | 6 | 199 |
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 202 |
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 165 |
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 9 | 1,047 |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 5 | 696 |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 425 |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 460 |
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 345 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 14 | 3,377 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 8 | 1,557 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | 9 | 1,912 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata | 7 | 748 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 9 | 1,147 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 6 | 726 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 764 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 374 |
| 2019 Hyundai Sonata | 0 | 162 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 179 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 4 | 134 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 3 | 94 |
| 2023 Hyundai Sonata | 2 | 87 |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 46 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata | 0 | 17 |
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2024 Hyundai Sonata
How do I know if my 2024 Hyundai Sonata has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2024 Hyundai Sonata; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 24V583000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
- Genesis1,244 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.