2024 Hyundai Sonata: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Sonata that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11720493 (filed 02/25/2026): “Sudden loss of acceleration. this occurred while making a left turn across traffic from a stop. at approximately 7mph the car would not accelerate any further. i was luckily able to coast the vehicle into a center turn lane. upon coming to a stop i was unable to get any acceleration. the vehicle was…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11693259 (filed 10/14/2025): “The contact owns a 2024 hyundai sonata. the contact stated that while attempting to accelerate to overtake another vehicle at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to approximately 20 mph instead. the contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle for approx…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11673554 (filed 07/15/2025): “After a dealer-installed software update on my 2024 hyundai sonata sel awd, the car began jerking during acceleration and shifting. this happens at low and moderate speeds and creates an unsafe hesitation, especially in traffic. this issue did not exist before the update. i believe the software upd…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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