Model year record

2024 Hyundai Sonata

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 75 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Sonata, 2020–2026 generation — Pictured: the 2020–2026 generation. Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V583000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected: 38,331
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-08-07
Owners notified: 2024-09-12

Defect description

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."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	16	—
Unknown or other	9	—
Exterior lighting	6	—
Power train	6	16,500 mi
Vehicle speed control	6	—
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	5	60 mi
Structure: body	4	—
Engine	3	—
Back over prevention: warnings	2	—
Electrical system: horn	2	2,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	2	—
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	2	—
Lane departure: assist	2	—
Service brakes	2	—
Steering	2	—
Forward collision avoidance	1	2,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	1	—
Seat belts	1	2,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers	1	1,500 mi
Tires	1	—
Visibility/wiper	1	—

The 2023 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2025 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Other Hyundai Sonata model years

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All Hyundai Sonata recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.