Model year 2024 · Large Cars

2024 Hyundai Sonata: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Sonata at 27–47 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 56 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

27–47

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as SONATA HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Hyundai Sonata recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Brake lights

NHTSA 24V583000 Reported Aug 7, 2024
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 267)
Units affected
38,331 (estimate)
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
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Hyundai Sonata fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Hyundai Sonata EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Sonata AWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DriveRegular25/34/28 mpg$2,400316
Sonata FWD2.5L 4-cylAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular25/36/29 mpg$2,300305
Sonata FWD2.5L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular23/32/27 mpg$2,500333
Sonata Hybrid2.0L 4-cyl hybridAutomatic 6-speedFront-Wheel DriveRegular44/51/47 mpg$1,450188

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Hyundai Sonata crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Hyundai Sonata NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard
2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard
2024 Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Hyundai Sonata owner complaints

Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, most recently on Oct 24, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 1 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Hyundai Sonata complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system18
Unknown or other10
Exterior lighting8
Vehicle speed control8
Power train7
Structure: Body6
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking5
Engine4
Back over prevention: Warnings2
Electrical system: Horn2

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Sonata model years

Hyundai Sonata by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2027 Sonata26–51 mpg——5/5
2026 Sonata27–51 mpg165/5
2025 Sonata27–47 mpg0285/5
2023 Sonata27–52 mpg21035/5
2022 Sonata27–52 mpg31145/5
2021 Sonata27–52 mpg41905/5
2020 Sonata31–52 mpg41985/5
2019 Sonata26–42 mpg01725/5
2018 Sonata26–42 mpg23845/5
2017 Sonata24–42 mpg58805/5
2016 Sonata24–41 mpg98875/5
2015 Sonata24–37 mpg121,2075/5

All Hyundai Sonata years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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