2024 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2024 Hyundai SONATA HYBRID has 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (17% of all complaints), specifically: driver side bumper does not sit flush along driver side fender; pops out along top edge between bumper and fender. many reports of this issue from factory, including all trims and all colors. a tsb needs to be issued for these vehicles to fix the bumper retention. many owners with this issue.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BODY/STRUCTURE

2 complaints

17%

• DRIVER SIDE BUMPER DOES NOT SIT FLUSH ALONG DRIVER SIDE FENDER; POPS OUT ALONG TOP EDGE BETWEEN BUMPER AND FENDER. MANY REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE FROM FACTORY, INCLUDING ALL TRIMS AND ALL COLORS. A TSB NEEDS TO BE ISSUED FOR THESE VEHICLES TO FIX THE BUMPER RETENTION. MANY OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE
• Driver side bumper does not sit flush with driver side fender. It popped out between top edge of bumper and fender... Many compliments on social media..... Hyundai needs to fix these cars. The bumper retention

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DRIVER SIDE BUMPER DOES NOT SIT FLUSH ALONG DRIVER SIDE FENDER; POPS OUT ALONG TOP EDGE BETWEEN BUMPER AND FENDER. MANY REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE FROM FACTORY, INCLUDING ALL TRIMS AND ALL COLORS. A TSB NEEDS TO BE ISSUED FOR THESE VEHICLES TO FIX THE BUMPER RETENTION. MANY OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints

17%

• I purchased a new 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited on [XXX]. At about 2000 miles I noticed the speedometer of the car and the WAZE app were reporting different speeds. This is an intermittent problem so sometimes the vehicles speedometer and the WAZE app match and other times the vehicles speedome
• The speedometer in this car is extremely inaccurate and inconsistent with its accuracy. On some occasions, the speedometer can indicate a +-2mph variance at any given speed (good), while other times, the speedometer can indicate a +-6mph variance at any given speed. (bad) The vehicles true speed wa

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I purchased a new 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited on [XXX]. At about 2000 miles I noticed the speedometer of the car and the WAZE app were reporting different speeds. This is an intermittent problem so sometimes the vehicles speedometer and the WAZE app match and other times the vehicles speedome”

— NHTSA complaint filing

AIR BAGS

1 complaints

• With a front seat passenger, using the autos seat belt, at the height of 5’ 6” and a 145lbs. The airbag off light will come on, indicating the airbag system has been turned off. This is intermittent and at times the issue can be resolved with pulling the vehicle over. Turning the engine off, asking

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“With a front seat passenger, using the autos seat belt, at the height of 5’ 6” and a 145lbs. The airbag off light will come on, indicating the airbag system has been turned off. This is intermittent and at times the issue can be resolved with pulling the vehicle over. Turning the engine off, asking”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

• Fractured windshield from rock strike. Not Hyundai responsiblity. 2 1/2 feet from mirror thru driver view. ISSUE IS: Safelite does not have aftermarket glass. Car is 5 months old. Hyundai says they have zero replacement glass in United States. I can order ($1500), and wait appx 2-3 months. It is il

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Fractured windshield from rock strike. Not Hyundai responsiblity. 2 1/2 feet from mirror thru driver view. ISSUE IS: Safelite does not have aftermarket glass. Car is 5 months old. Hyundai says they have zero replacement glass in United States. I can order ($1500), and wait appx 2-3 months. It is il”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

• I purchased a new 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited on [XXX]. At about 2000 miles I noticed the speedometer of the car and the WAZE app were reporting different speeds. This is an intermittent problem so sometimes the vehicles speedometer and the WAZE app match and other times the vehicles speedome

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)

$500

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 12 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BODY/STRUCTURE: DRIVER SIDE BUMPER DOES NOT SIT FLUSH ALONG DRIVER SIDE FENDER; POPS OUT ALONG TOP EDGE BETWEEN BUMPER AND FENDER. MANY REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE FROM FACTORY, INCLUDING ALL TRIMS AND ALL COLORS. A TSB NEEDS TO BE ISSUED FOR THESE VEHICLES TO FIX THE BUMPER RETENTION. MANY OWNERS WITH THIS ISSUE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SPEED CONTROL: I purchased a new 2024 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited on [XXX]. At about 2000 miles I noticed the speedometer of the car and the WAZE app were reporting different speeds. This is an intermittent problem so sometimes the vehicles speedometer and the WAZE app match and other times the vehicles speedome
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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AIR BAGS: With a front seat passenger, using the autos seat belt, at the height of 5’ 6” and a 145lbs. The airbag off light will come on, indicating the airbag system has been turned off. This is intermittent and at times the issue can be resolved with pulling the vehicle over. Turning the engine off, asking
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: Fractured windshield from rock strike. Not Hyundai responsiblity. 2 1/2 feet from mirror thru driver view. ISSUE IS: Safelite does not have aftermarket glass. Car is 5 months old. Hyundai says they have zero replacement glass in United States. I can order ($1500), and wait appx 2-3 months. It is il
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)