2024 Hyundai Sonata FWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large CarsFront-Wheel Drive
City
25
MPG
Highway
36
MPG
Combined
29
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Regular
City
25
Hwy
36
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Automatic (AM-S8)
Regular
City
23
Hwy
32
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $2,500/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,350

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$250

vs. average new vehicle

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

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
305 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
10.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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$2,322/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,081/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,011/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,139/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,339/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,333/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,892/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,389/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,247/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,301/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 29 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 FWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

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

2024 Hyundai Sonata FWD problems by category: Electrical System: 13 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 9 complaints, Power Train: 6 complaints, Speed Control: 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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