2024 Hyundai Sonata AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large CarsAll-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
34
MPG
Combined
28
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
34
Comb
28
Fuel cost: $2,400/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,400

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$0

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
316 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2.5L, 4-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,405/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,191/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,083/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,216/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,423/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,416/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,995/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,474/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,327/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,383/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 28 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2024 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability9.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
0
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems38 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 38 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and speed control. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
13
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
9
Speed Control
6
Power Train
6
Lighting
5
Structure
4
Engine
3
Steering
2

2024 Hyundai Sonata AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 13 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Speed Control: 6 complaints, Power Train: 6 complaints, Lighting: 5 complaints, Structure: 4 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

SteeringFiled: 06/17/2025ODI#11667442
Vehicle: 2024 Hyundai Sonata. Current Mileage: 17,804 Primary Safety Defect: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Steering Malfunction The vehicle's ESC system has a severe, intermittent malfunction cau…
Power TrainFiled: 06/05/2025CrashODI#11665119
Vehicle suddenly accelerated after pulling out of store parking lot at low speed into side street behind vehicle stopped at light (less than a car length in front) while pressing hard on brake. Vehic…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/05/2025ODI#11646486
I purchased this vehicle brand new off of the lot February 2024. Since then, I have had two incidents where in the middle of driving my vehicle has completely shut off. The first experience, I was dri…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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