2024 Hyundai Sonata
2024 Hyundai Sonata — The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985.
Trim: SEL
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Hyundai Sonata snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Hyundai Sonata typically asks about $18,900 versus a $26,950 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Hyundai Sonata has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Exterior Lighting) and 42 owner complaints. Compare years below for recalls, year-over-year changes, and running-cost estimates before you buy.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$18,900
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$26,950
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
42
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Sonata?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 42 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Exterior Lighting
2024-08-07
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,…
Campaign 24V583000
Owner complaints
42 complaints · 1 crash-related · 1 injuries reported. Top components:
- Electrical System14
- Power Train6
- Unknown Or Other6
- Structure4
- Vehicle Speed Control3
- Exterior Lighting2
- Forward Collision Avoidance2
- Steering2
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
Embedded from YouTube. We do not host or claim ownership of this video.
2024 Hyundai Sonata Limited -- After 7 Days, do we REGRET Buying a Camry??
Video by Car Confections · Watch on YouTube
Photos
How much does a used 2024 Sonata cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $18,900 in typical used asking against a $26,950 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $26,950
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $18,900
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$8,050 below MSRP
Opens Edmunds. We may earn a referral commission if you use their tools — it doesn't change the price you see. Figures above are model-year starting MSRP and typical asking, not a guaranteed sale price for a specific VIN.
What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Sonata?
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Hyundai Sonata continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car that has been manufactured by Hyundai since 1985. The first generation Sonata, which was introduced in 1985, was a facelifted version of the Hyundai Stellar with an engine upgrade, and was withdrawn from the market in two years due to poor customer reaction. While the nameplate was originally only sold in South Korea, the second generation of 1988 was widely exported. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 193.3 in, width 73.2 in, height 56.7 in, and wheelbase 111.8 in, with curb weight around 3534.0 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD; 2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 111.8 in
- Curb weight about 3534.0 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 191 hp, 31 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
191 hp
Combined MPG
31 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (31 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,355
5-year energy
$6,774
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 31 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.5L I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 193.3 in
- Width
- 73.2 in
- Height
- 56.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 111.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3534.0 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 25
- Highway MPG
- 36
- Combined MPG
- 31
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SEL | Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 192 hp |
| Combined MPG | 31 | 47 |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 | 2.0L Hybrid |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 191 | — | — | 31 | FWD | |
| 192 | — | — | 47 | FWD |