There have been 60 safety recalls for the Hyundai Sonata. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Hyundai Sonata.
flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2024 Hyundai Sonata |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Recall Summary: 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) ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, 2022 Hyundai Kona N, 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2021 Hyundai Sonata, 2022 Hyundai Sonata, 2021 Hyundai Veloster N, 2022 Hyundai Veloster N |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 santa fe, sonata, veloster n, 2022 santa cruz, elantra n, and kona n vehicles. the vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 Hyundai Sonata |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 sonata vehicles. the low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Genesis G70, 2020 Hyundai Sonata, 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 sonata and sonata hybrid, and 2019 genesis g70 vehicles. the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Hyundai Sonata, 2016 Hyundai Sonata, 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 sonata, 2016-2017 sonata hybrid, and sonata plug-in hybrid vehicles. the smart junction box (sjb) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Hyundai Accent, 2019 Hyundai Accent, 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2016 Hyundai Azera, 2017 Hyundai Azera, 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 2018 Hyundai Sonata, 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 sonata, 2016-2018 sonata hybrid, 2018-2020 accent, and 2016-2017 azera vehicles. the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Hyundai Nexo, 2020 Hyundai Sonata |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 nexo and sonata vehicles. the remote smart parking assist (rspa) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an rspa system malfunction. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
the incorrect tire information may mislead the vehicle owner to install the wrong tire size, potentially affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Hyundai Sonata |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 sonata vehicles produced between october 22, 2019 and february 13, 2020. the tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 Hyundai Sonata |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 sonata vehicles. the low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2011 Hyundai Sonata |
| Component: AIR BAGS |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011 sonata vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 7, 2024 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights | 38,331 |
| Oct. 6, 2022 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 53,142 |
| May. 6, 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 215,171 |
| Mar. 28, 2022 | Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch | 63,461 |
| Sep. 24, 2021 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 466,109 |
| Aug. 6, 2021 | Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch | 348,158 |
| Apr. 9, 2020 | Electrical System: Software | 11,870 |
| Feb. 28, 2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 206,896 |
| Feb. 28, 2020 | Equipment:other:labels | 5,044 |
| Feb. 27, 2018 | Air Bag | 154,753 |
| Jan. 9, 2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 87,854 |
| Oct. 4, 2017 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 443,545 |
| Jun. 5, 2017 | Parking Brake:indicator Light | 161,074 |
| Mar. 31, 2017 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 572,000 |
| Mar. 8, 2017 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 977,778 |
| Dec. 30, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module | 110 |
| Oct. 11, 2016 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 62,811 |
| Aug. 24, 2016 | Air Bag | 1,031 |
| Apr. 21, 2016 | Air Bags:frontal | 33 |
| Apr. 5, 2016 | Steering:electric Power Assist System | 173,000 |
| Nov. 16, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 304,900 |
| Oct. 20, 2015 | Electrical System: Instrument Panel | 64,744 |
| Oct. 7, 2015 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 28,157 |
| Sep. 10, 2015 | Engine | 470,000 |
| Jun. 30, 2015 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 128,804 |
| Dec. 9, 2014 | Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft | 208 |
| Jul. 18, 2014 | Service Brakes | 133,075 |
| Jul. 18, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 883,000 |
| Jun. 24, 2014 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper | 16,900 |
| Jun. 12, 2014 | Steering | 2,138 |
| Aug. 12, 2013 | Suspension:rear | 364,502 |
| Apr. 1, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 1,712,336 |
| Jul. 24, 2012 | Air Bags:side/window | 29,767 |
| Oct. 1, 2010 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 60 |
| Sep. 20, 2010 | Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector | 138,354 |
| Mar. 2, 2010 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 5,893 |
| Aug. 7, 2009 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 82 |
| Jul. 21, 2009 | Exterior Lighting | 3,011 |
| May. 21, 2009 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 91,350 |
| Apr. 16, 2009 | Suspension | 188,282 |
| Apr. 15, 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 532,633 |
| Apr. 10, 2008 | Air Bag | 393,308 |
| Jun. 26, 2006 | Equipment:other:labels | 43,301 |
| May. 22, 2006 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 463 |
| Aug. 29, 2005 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 36,000 |
| Jul. 7, 2005 | Electronic Stability Control:automatic (asc) | 1,970 |
| Jul. 26, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 919 |
| Apr. 9, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 263,968 |
| Mar. 17, 2003 | Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire | 8,315 |
| May. 24, 2002 | Air Bags:side/window | 43,162 |
| Apr. 9, 2002 | Air Bags:side/window | 145,355 |
| Nov. 6, 2001 | Air Bag | 86,513 |
| Oct. 2, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 66,086 |
| Sep. 11, 2000 | Electrical System:wiring | 165,977 |
| Feb. 26, 1997 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 74,965 |
| Aug. 23, 1995 | Suspension:rear:shock Absorber | 356 |
| Sep. 1, 1994 | Equipment:other:labels | 4,842 |
| Nov. 29, 1993 | Seat Belt | 100,000 |
| Feb. 21, 1990 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose | 43,590 |
| Feb. 21, 1990 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 39,361 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Sonata | 3 |
| 2018 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 3 |
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 6 |
| 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 9 |
| 2014 Hyundai Sonata | 6 |
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata | 7 |
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 6 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | 13 |
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata | 2 |
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2 |
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata | 3 |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 5 |
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 9 |
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 2003 Hyundai Sonata | 6 |
| 2002 Hyundai Sonata | 7 |
| 2001 Hyundai Sonata | 3 |
| 2000 Hyundai Sonata | 4 |
| 1999 Hyundai Sonata | 4 |
| 1998 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Sonata | 2 |
| 1996 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 1995 Hyundai Sonata | 2 |
| 1994 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 1993 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 1992 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 1991 Hyundai Sonata | 1 |
| 1990 Hyundai Sonata | 3 |
| 1989 Hyundai Sonata | 3 |