The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10V070000·Announced 2010-03-02

Hyundai Recalls 2011 Sonata Vehicles Due to Door Latch Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because the front inside door lock switch may remain unlatched, allowing doors to open while driving.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where doors may open while in motion, posing a risk of injury to occupants, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain 2011 model year Sonata vehicles manufactured between December 11, 2009, and February 15, 2010. The recall addresses a defect in the front inside door lock switch, which can remain in the unlatched position.

This defect means the door may not be in the locked position and could open while the vehicle is in motion, potentially resulting in injury to the driver or passenger. The recall campaign number is 096.

Owners should contact Hyundai Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-633-5151 or their local dealer. Dealers will repair the vehicles by replacing the affected latches free of charge. The safety recall began on March 12, 2010.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Door Latch
Hazard
Affected units
5,893

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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