2024 Hyundai Sonata recalls and problems

The 2024 Hyundai Sonata has 1 recall and 48 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2024 Hyundai Sonata
Photo: 2024 Hyundai Sonata by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2024 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Sonata model years — 25th most.

1recalls
48complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
16,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Aug 7, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V583000 · 38,331 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System19
Unknown or other9
Forward Collision Avoidance8
Exterior Lighting7
Power Train6
Structure6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Engine3
Back Over Prevention2
Lane Departure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2024: 11 complaints20242025: 18 complaints20252026: 19 complaints202619

2024 vs. other Hyundai Sonata years

2000: 276 complaints20002001: 205 complaints2002: 320 complaints2003: 199 complaints20032004: 202 complaints2005: 165 complaints2006: 1,047 complaints20062007: 696 complaints2008: 425 complaints2009: 460 complaints20092010: 345 complaints2011: 3,380 complaints3,3802012: 1,559 complaints20122013: 1,921 complaints2014: 750 complaints2015: 1,157 complaints20152016: 730 complaints2017: 769 complaints2018: 375 complaints20182019: 162 complaints2020: 183 complaints2021: 135 complaints20212022: 98 complaints2023: 88 complaints2024: 48 complaints20242025: 17 complaints2026: 3 complaints20263

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2024. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, the latest from Aug 7, 2024 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (19), unknown or other (9), forward collision avoidance (8). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.