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2024 Hyundai Sonata Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

1

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

57

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Sonata and 57 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 19 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
  2. EXTERIOR LIGHTING9
  3. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL8
  4. POWER TRAIN7
  5. STRUCTURE:BODY6
  6. FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING5
  7. ENGINE4

2024 Sonata Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS · 24V583000

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."

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.

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2024 Sonata Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
26-GI-003HOct 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary d…11038798
26-GI-004HOct 15, 2026BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGSSome Hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (PDW) sensor(s) that may trigger various DTCs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resul…11038722
26-EM-016H TSBOct 8, 2026ENGINESome vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…11038458
26-EM-015H TSBOct 7, 2026ENGINECertain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures f…11038456
LA29-LA30 DCSJul 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain 2024-2026MY Sonata (DN8) and 2024-2026MY Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not…11035142
26-01-052H TSBJul 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge conditions due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle i…11035141
7/13/2026 TSBJul 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may exhibit intermittent battery discharge condition due to the air conditioning controller not fully powering down after the vehicle is turned off…11035140
26-AT-005H TSBJun 5, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT).…11033840
26-FL-002H TSBJun 3, 2026FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSome Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may display a Check Engine light and store one or more of the DTCs listed below due to an abnormal air-fuel ratio in a specific cylinder. T…11033838
26-GI-002H TSBMay 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary d…11033710
DTN DLApr 10, 2026AIR BAGSThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Provin…11032523
DTN DCSApr 10, 2026AIR BAGSThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by J…11032522
26-01-035H TSBApr 8, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions. This may be due to an occasional disconnection on Verizon’s commun…11031315
26-EM-009H TSBMar 24, 2026ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome Sonata (DN8) and Tucson (NX4/NX4A/NX4M) vehicles equipped with the 2.5L Theta III GDI engine may display a warning lamp and store Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2B59F0, whi…11030329
26-AD-001H TSBFeb 25, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGSSome 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following…11029906
TEB/TEBA DCSDec 10, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHyundai Motor America is currently investigating an ongoing issue with software GDS event #1302. The matter is being investigated. We will provide an update once the issue is re…11026612
25-BD-012H TSBNov 6, 2025EXTERIOR LIGHTINGThis bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Th…11025476
25-01-075H/076H DCSOct 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Sonata (DN8) and Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to the air conditioning controller not shutting down completely while the vehicle is p…11024538
25-01-076H TSBOct 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Sonata Hybrid (DN8 HEV) vehicles may experience battery drain due to the air conditioning controller not shutting down completely while the vehicle is parked and turned…11024536
25-01-075H TSBOct 21, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCertain Sonata (DN8) vehicles may experience battery drain due to the air conditioning controller not shutting down completely while the vehicle is parked and turned off. This b…11024510
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