2024 Hyundai Sonata: Reliability Data
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Severity Assessment
Sample Complaint Reports
"As Iâm driving 75 MPH, my car slows down and on the dash board it reads 20 MPH LIMIT. Iâm on the Expressway and, prayerfully, by putting on my HAZARD BLINKERS, I pull over, wherever itâs safe, turn car off, restart the car and then itâs fine. PLEASE HELP BECAUSE THIS IS A LIFE THREATENING S..."
"Front left bumper panel needs to be clipped down/manufactured better. Keeps/stays popped out. Pushing it in does not work. Multiple other 2024 Sonata drivers having similar issues"
"The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while cleaning the vehicle, he became aware that the front bumper had detached. The contact stated that the rear bumper had also detached. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the failure was a known issue. Th..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
Hyundai Sonata — Other Years
See how this model compares across different model years.
| Year | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25 | 0 |
| 1991 | 41 | 3 |
| 1992 | 43 | 1 |
| 1993 | 46 | 1 |
| 1995 | 93 | 17 |
| 1996 | 37 | 0 |
| 1997 | 74 | 6 |
| 1998 | 68 | 3 |
| 1999 | 187 | 25 |
| 2000 | 378 | 22 |
| 2001 | 293 | 34 |
| 2002 | 407 | 50 |
| 2003 | 247 | 28 |
| 2004 | 285 | 36 |
| 2005 | 217 | 44 |
| 2006 | 1422 | 55 |
| 2007 | 905 | 45 |
| 2008 | 554 | 24 |
| 2009 | 610 | 29 |
| 2010 | 415 | 23 |
| 2011 | 4582 | 194 |
| 2012 | 2254 | 86 |
| 2013 | 2602 | 138 |
| 2014 | 1061 | 48 |
| 2015 | 1611 | 60 |
| 2016 | 960 | 37 |
| 2017 | 964 | 46 |
| 2018 | 519 | 26 |
| 2019 | 182 | 11 |
| 2020 | 236 | 8 |
| 2021 | 156 | 11 |
| 2022 | 123 | 14 |
| 2023 | 130 | 12 |
Active Recalls (1)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28