2024 Hyundai Sonata recalls and problems

1 recall and 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata.

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recalls
47
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2024 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights

NHTSA campaign 24V583000 · reported August 7, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America · 38,331 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk
Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Electrical system

Was driving with the wife on the highway and all of the lights and the dashboard turned off for about 3 seconds then came back on When the lights did come back on the seat belt light was illluminated then went out again We were safe but scary going 60 mph then all of a sudden total darkness

Sep 13, 2026 · Tires

Factory OEM Michelin Primacy All Season Tires (tire size 215/55R17) on a front-wheel drive 2024 Hyundai Sonata SEL with the 2.5L gasoline engine. At around 4,000 it had issues momentary issues with keeping traction in the rain when starting to accelerate after being stopped before regaining traction. Sometimes the…

Aug 18, 2026 · Structure

Driving on road and hear grinding. Pull off and check underbody and see undercover dragging the pavement. Going speed limit prior to hearing noise of grinding undercover and no impacts or damage occurred to bumper or undercover prior to ripping and dragging the ground

Aug 13, 2026 · Electrical system

The entire dash cluster including the radio display cuts off and back on while driving. The only way I can describe it, is that the car seems to act like it was turned off then back on again. Initial lights when you start the car come on, seatbelt lights, initial startup dash lights, headlight indicator, headlights…

Jul 31, 2026 · Exterior lighting

I was traveling along […]. This is a dangerous road it has hills and curves. I was driving my 2024 Hyundai Sonata, where all of a sudden headlights went off and the infotainment center went off I couldn’t see anything on the road. Luckily I was right by a gas station (Circle K). This isn’t the first time this has…

Sonata model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2021 413570
2022 39581
2023 28850
2024 14710
2025 01700
2026 1300

Across all years, the 2011 Sonata has the most complaints (3,379). All Hyundai Sonata years →

Questions

Does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, the most recent reported on August 7, 2024 (Exterior lighting: brake lights). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Sonata?
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (19 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
How many 2024 Hyundai Sonata complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 47 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.