The Lemon Index2024 Hyundai Sonata.
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata is so far about average by owner complaints: 55 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 104, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, it has 1 recall, and it gets 27 to 47 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Sonata year is 2004.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 55 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Sonata year. 2024 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 1K to 16K miles on the car (6 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- lights 2024
The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 40 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Hyundai has become aware that the subject vehicles may contain a faulty sensor in the EGR…
- Hyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing auto mode update concern with…
- Intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Hyundai Sonata HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1350–2400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The exterior lights such as head lights and brake lights aswell as all interior electronics shut off at random intervals while driving posing a serious danger early in the morning and at night.
2024 Hyundai Sonata owner · NHTSA complaint 11710434
Quick answers
Is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn about average per car sold, against other 2024 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 104; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Sonata year by this measure since 2010 is 2010.
What are the most common 2024 Hyundai Sonata problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (35%), automatic emergency braking (18%) and speed control (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have?
1 safety recall (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata get?
27 to 47 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata cost in fuel a year?
About $1350 to $2400 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Sonata year is better than the 2024?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2010, 2019 and 2014.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works