2020 Hyundai Sonata
2020 model shown · Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0

Midsize sedans · DN8 generation

2024 Hyundai Sonata: reliability, problems and cost to own

Good choice About average

It scores 47 out of 100 for reliability compared with other midsize sedans. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $14,234 to own, including $1,305 in repairs.

Reliability

47/100

About average

Repairs, 5 years

$1,305

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$7,034

29 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$18,781

$16,527 – $21,034, estimate

Recalls

1

on record

Owner complaints

47

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$597
Transmission & drivetrain$312
Electrical system$120
Driver-assist & stability$114
Body, glass & interior$44
Steering$35

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Hyundai Sonata

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (47/100) and the 2015 worst (1/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202447/100
202326/100
202234/100
202138/100
202042/100
201930/100
201814/100
20178/100
20169/100
20151/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata a year to avoid?

Not especially. It scores 47 out of 100, about average for midsize sedans.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Sonata reliable?

It scores 47 out of 100 against other midsize sedans from 2015 to 2024, which is about average. Based on 47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $1,305 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2024 Hyundai Sonata cost to own?

About $14,234 over 5 years: $5,895 in lost value, $1,305 in repairs and $7,034 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $18,781 today.

What are the best years of the Hyundai Sonata?

Of the years we rate, the 2024 scores best (47/100) and the 2015 worst (1/100).

How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Sonata have?

1 recall on record with NHTSA.