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US recalls (1)
Over-the-air fixExterior 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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints (47)
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Sonata (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 39 model years of this model, it ranks #29 for the most complaints (median 165).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 19 | |
| Unknown or other | 9 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
| Engine | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Hyundai Sonata version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Sonata AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Sonata FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Sonata FWD 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Sonata Hybrid 2.0 L Automatic (AM-S6) | 44 | 51 | 47 | $1,450 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.