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Hyundai Sonata

15,784 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.

Worst year: 2011 · 3,345 complaints

Most reported problem areas: Engine

Complaints by model year

1987
1
1989
8⚠ 1 🔥 1
1990
15
1991
29⚠ 3 🔥 6
1992
21⚠ 1
1993
25⚠ 1
1994
3
1995
62⚠ 14 🔥 1
1996
24
1997
48⚠ 5 🔥 1
1998
49⚠ 3
1999
126⚠ 12 🔥 3
2000
275⚠ 20 🔥 9
2001
204⚠ 27
2002
317⚠ 31 🔥 4
2003
196⚠ 17 🔥 2
2004
198⚠ 22 🔥 2
2005
163⚠ 25 🔥 2
2006
1,042⚠ 43 🔥 9
2007
688⚠ 30 🔥 6
2008
423⚠ 19 🔥 11
2009
457⚠ 21 🔥 11
2010
342⚠ 19 🔥 3
2011
3,345⚠ 116 🔥 111
2012
1,537⚠ 51 🔥 93
2013
1,868⚠ 92 🔥 94
2014
735⚠ 28 🔥 38
2015
1,112⚠ 34 🔥 47
2016
706⚠ 19 🔥 28
2017
750⚠ 28 🔥 11
2018
360⚠ 18 🔥 13
2019
148⚠ 8 🔥 5
2020
164⚠ 4 🔥 1
2021
115⚠ 7
2022
87⚠ 8
2023
83⚠ 5
2024
41⚠ 1
2025
15
2026
2

Most reported problem areas

Engine4,561
Steering2,360
Air Bags2,034
Electrical System1,970
Unknown Or Other1,294
Service Brakes1,234
Structure1,077
Power Train1,061
Exterior Lighting1,026
Fuel/propulsion System735

Recalls with manufacturer remedy (40)

2024 Exterior Lighting (24V583000)

Dealers will update the rear brake light software, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai will release the software update over-the-air (OTA). Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 267.

2021 Visibility (21V00M000)

Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

2021 Fuel System, Gasoline (21V524000)

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

2020 Equipment (20V122000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers over the tire pressure label and in the owner's manual, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 190.

2020 Fuel System, Gasoline (25V796000)

Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 13, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 286. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall

2017 Electrical System (21V749000)

Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

2017 Latches/locks/linkages (21V619000)

Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

2017 Air Bags (16V956000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 156.

2016 Air Bags (16V615000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 148.

2016 Visibility (16V726000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair the wind deflector anchor plate, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 152.

2016 Electrical System (15V678000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 134.

2015 Power Train (14V784000)

Hyundai will notify owners, dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126.

2015 Seat Belts (15V414000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the front passenger seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 130.

2015 Electrical System (14V325000)

Hyundai notified dealers to suspend sales of affected Sonata vehicles and has published recall bulletin 14-01-024 providing a service procedure to repair the affected vehicles. On June 7, 2014 Hyundai began to contact the affected retail customers. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 119.

2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14V368000)

Hyundai contacted the affected owners on June 19, 2014 and instructed them not to drive their vehicles. Hyundai dealers will replace the affected brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 120.

2014 Engine (18V934000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

2014 Fuel System, Gasoline (22V312000)

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 20V-121. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-121 that did not receive a replacement fuel hose will need to have this new recall remedy performed.

2013 Engine And Engine Cooling (17V226000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

2013 Fuel System, Gasoline (20V121000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 189. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.

2012 Air Bags (12V352000)

Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

2011 Engine (15V568000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starti

2011 Latches/locks/linkages (10V070000)

Hyundai-KIA WILL Notify Owners AND Dealers WILL Repair THE Vehicles BY Replacing Latches Affected BY THIS Recall Campaign FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON March 12, 2010. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-633-5151.

2011 Steering (10V426000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Universal Joint Connections FOR Proper Assembly AND Torque. IN Addition Dealers WILL Update THE Power Steering Software FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall IS Expected TO Begin During October 2010. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-633-5151.

2011 Steering (10V457000)

Dealers WILL Inspect THE Steering Column Intermediate Shaft Universal Joint Connections FOR Proper Assembly AND Torque. IN Addition Dealers WILL Update THE Power Steering Software FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON October 11, 2010. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai Customer Service Center AT 1-787-999-3333.

2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (14V433000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hoses with a revised service part, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 122.

2011 Power Train (14V434000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

2011 Exterior Lighting (15V759000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.

2011 Steering (16V190000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9640. Hyundai's number for this recall is 143.

2006 Equipment (06V234000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Sunvisor Assemblies FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 2, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (18V026000)

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.

2006 Seats (05V377000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Manual SEAT BACK Recliner KNOB(S) FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 14, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Air Bags (08V161000)

Dealers WILL Verify THAT THE OCS DOES NOT Properly Recognize A Properly Seated Adult Occupant. After Verification, Dealers WILL Remove THE Right Front SEAT Cushion Assembly AND SHIP IT TO AN Evaluation AND Repair Facility. THIS Facility WILL Evaluate AND Repair OR Reprogram THE SEAT Cushion AND OCS AS Necessary. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin ON OR About MAY 26, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Exterior Lighting (06V180000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE LEFT AND Right Headlamp Assemblies FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON JUNE 26, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2006 Electronic Stability Control (05V316000)

Dealers WILL Reprogram THE ESC Hydraulic Electronic Control UNIT. THE Recall Began ON JULY 29, 2005. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2005 Exterior Lighting (09V280000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE STOP LAMP Switch FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 2, 2009. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai OF Puerto RICO Customer Service AT 1-787-999-4310.

2003 Fuel System, Gasoline (04V178000)

Dealers WILL Install AN Additional FUEL TANK Assembly Valve. Owner Notification Began ON JUNE 30, 2004. Owners Should Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2003 Latches/locks/linkages (09V317000)

Dealers WILL Repair THE Chrome Plated Interior DOOR Handle FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON September 16, 2009. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai OF Puerto RICO AT 1-787-999-3333.

2003 Tires (03V097000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE Spare TIRE WITH A NEW Larger Diameter T125/80r-15 Compact Spare TIRE AND A NEW TIRE Pressure Label WILL BE Installed ON THE Driver'S DOOR TO Provide Information Applicable TO THE T125/80r-15 Compact Spare TIRE. Vehicles Produced FROM November 15, 2002 Through December 16 2002, Already Contain T125/80r-15 Compact Spare Tires, WILL ONLY Require NEW TIRE Pressure Labels. Owner Notification Began JUNE 30, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agr

2002 Air Bags (02V145000)

Dealers WILL Replace THE SIDE Impact AIR BAG Satellite Sensors. Owner Notification Began JULY 8, 2002. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Hyundai AT 1-800-633-5151.

2002 Latches/locks/linkages (09V171000)

Dealers WILL Repair THE Chrome Plated Interior DOOR Handle FREE OF Charge. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin During JUNE 2009. Owners MAY Contact Hyundai Customer Assistance Center AT 1-800-633-5151.

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