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Hyundai Sonata: which year should you buy?
Across the 2011 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (85/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
2 complaints · 1 recalls
41 complaints · 1 recalls
83 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
88 complaints · 3 recalls
119 complaints · 4 recalls
165 complaints · 4 recalls
364 complaints · 1 recalls
758 complaints · 3 recalls
715 complaints · 6 recalls
1,123 complaints · 9 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
741 complaints · 7 recalls
1,892 complaints · 9 recalls
1,551 complaints · 8 recalls
3,368 complaints · 14 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2024?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Hyundai Sonata’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
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