The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·14V784000·Announced 2014-12-09

Hyundai Recalls 2015 Sonata Vehicles Due to Axle Shaft Separation Risk

Hyundai is recalling specific 2015 Sonata vehicles because an incorrect left axle shaft may separate from the transaxle, potentially causing the vehicle to stop moving or roll away.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle shaft separation) that can cause the vehicle to stop moving or roll away, posing a significant risk of injury to occupants and bystanders.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2015 model year Sonata vehicles equipped with a 1.6-liter engine. These vehicles were manufactured between August 29, 2014, and October 28, 2014. The recall addresses a potential defect where the vehicle may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft.

If the left axle shaft separates from the transaxle differential, the vehicle may stop moving, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated axle shaft may allow the vehicle to roll away while the driver and other occupants are exiting the vehicle or at any time thereafter. This rollaway condition increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axle shaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151 for more information. Hyundai's number for this recall is 126. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Axle Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
208

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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