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Hyundai Sonata

42 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·25V796000·2025-11-17

    Hyundai Sonata fuel tank can expand and melt against hot exhaust

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles because a damaged check valve can let air into the fuel tank, causing it to expand, contact hot exhaust components and melt.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V746000·2022-10-06

    Hyundai Elantra N recalled for transmission failure causing loss of drive power

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2021-2022 vehicles due to transmission oil pump malfunction that can cause complete loss of drive power, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI KONA N, VELOSTER N, ELANTRA N, SANTA CRUZ
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V00M000·2021-12-28

    Hyundai recalls vehicles for windshield detachment risk in Santa Fe and other models

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles due to improper windshield bonding that may cause detachment during a crash. Dealers will reinstall windshields at no cost.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE, SONATA, ELANTRA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V213000·2020-04-09

    Hyundai Recalls 2020 Nexo and Sonata for Parking Software Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2020 Nexo and Sonata vehicles because a software defect in the Remote Smart Parking Assist system may allow unintended vehicle movement, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI NEXO, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V121000·2020-02-28

    Hyundai Recalls 2013-2014 Sonata Vehicles for Fuel Hose Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles because a fuel hose may crack, causing a leak and increasing fire risk. Dealers will inspect and repair the hose free of charge.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V934000·2018-12-28

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Santa Fe Sport for Fuel Pipe Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles because a fuel pipe may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, SANTA FE SPORT
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V137000·2018-02-27

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Sonata Hybrid for Air Bag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles because the air bag control unit may short circuit, preventing safety systems from deploying in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·18V026000·2018-01-09

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Azera Vehicles for Brake Module Fire Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2006-2011 Azera and 2006 Sonata vehicles because water in the ABS module can cause an electrical short and engine fire.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, AZERA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V617000·2017-10-04

    Hyundai Sonata Seat Belt Linkage Recall for Detachment Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2015 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under a prior campaign because seat belt linkages may detach from pretensioners, increasing injury risk in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V226000·2017-03-31

    Hyundai Recalls 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport for Engine Bearing Wear

    Hyundai is recalling 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles because machining errors may cause premature engine bearing wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·17V152000·2017-03-08

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata Models Due to Front Seat Belt Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2015 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles because front seat belt linkages may detach from anchor pretensioners, increasing injury risk in crashes.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID, SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V726000·2016-10-11

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata Models Due to Sunroof Detachment Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2015-2016 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles because the panoramic sunroof panel may detach while driving, creating a road hazard.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, SONATA HYBRID
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V232000·2016-04-21

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Elantra Vehicles for Air Bag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2015-2017 Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Elantra vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag may fail to fully deploy in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V190000·2016-04-05

    Hyundai Recalls 2011 Sonata Vehicles for Power Steering Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because a damaged circuit board may cause a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V759000·2015-11-16

    Hyundai Recalls 2011-2012 Sonata Vehicles Due to Brake Pedal Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles because a deteriorating brake pedal stopper pad may prevent the brake light switch from retracting, increasing crash risk.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V629000·2015-10-07

    Hyundai Recalls 2011 Elantra and Sonata for Front Coil Spring Fracture Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 28,157 model year 2011 Elantra and Sonata vehicles because road salt may corrode front coil springs, potentially causing them to fracture and puncture tires.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI ELANTRA, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V568000·2015-09-10

    Hyundai Recalls 2011-2012 Sonata Vehicles for Engine Crankshaft Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles because metallic debris in the engine crankshaft may restrict oil flow, potentially causing engine failure and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V784000·2014-12-09

    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.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V433000·2014-07-18

    Hyundai Recalls 2011 Sonata Vehicles for Brake Line Leak Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because brake lines may leak fluid, increasing stopping distance and crash risk. Dealers will replace the hoses free of charge.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·14V325000·2014-06-12

    Hyundai Recalls 2015 Sonata Vehicles Due to Wiring Harness Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2015 Sonata vehicles because a wiring harness defect may reduce power steering assist or prevent shifting from Park, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V354000·2013-08-12

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata and Azera for Rear Suspension Corrosion Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2006-2011 Sonata and Azera vehicles in 22 states and D.C. because road salt can corrode the rear crossmember, potentially causing a control arm to detach.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI AZERA, SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·13V113000·2013-04-01

    Hyundai Recalls 1.7 Million Vehicles for Stop Lamp Switch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 1,712,336 vehicles from model years 2006-2011 because a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may prevent brake lights from illuminating or disable cruise control, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI GENESIS COUPE, ELANTRA TOURING, GENESIS, VERACRUZ
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V457000·2010-10-01

    Hyundai Sonata Recall for Steering Column Assembly Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because improperly assembled steering column connections could cause a loss of steering capability, increasing crash risk.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V426000·2010-09-20

    Hyundai Recalls 2011 Sonata Vehicles for Steering Column Assembly Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2011 Sonata vehicles because improperly assembled steering column connections could cause a loss of steering capability, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·26V047000·2026-01-26

    Hyundai vehicles instrument panel display software error recall

    Hyundai is recalling certain 2025–2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson PHEV, and other 2026 models due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail, potentially hiding critical safety information like the speedometer and warning lights.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI IONIQ 5, KONA, PALISADE, PALISADE HYBRID
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·24V583000·2024-08-07

    2024 Hyundai Sonata Brake Light Software Flaw Increases Crash Risk

    Hyundai is recalling 38,331 2024 Sonata vehicles for a brake light software defect that may cause lights to flash or fail to illuminate. This increases crash risk by confusing other drivers about vehicle movements.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V526000·2023-07-27

    Hyundai recalls multiple vehicles for oil pump controller fire risk

    Hyundai is recalling 2023-2024 Palisade and Tucson vehicles, plus 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona models for defective oil pump controllers that may overheat and increase fire risk. Owners should park outside until repairs are complete.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI KONA, ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V196000·2022-03-28

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata and G70 Models Due to Trunk Latch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2019 Genesis G70 and 2020 Sonata models because a damaged trunk latch may prevent opening from the inside, risking entrapment.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI, GENESIS SONATA HYBRID, G70, SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V749000·2021-09-24

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata Models for Turn Signal Software Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2015-2017 Sonata models because a software defect may cause turn signals to activate in the opposite direction, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V619000·2021-08-06

    Hyundai Recalls Sonata, Accent, Azera, and Sonata Hybrid for Trunk Latch Defect

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2016-2020 Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Accent, and Azera vehicles because a damaged trunk latch may prevent opening from the inside, risking entrapment.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, SONATA HYBRID, AZERA, ACCENT
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    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·21V524000·2021-07-09

    Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata recalled for fuel pipe leak fire risk

    Fuel may leak at a pipe connection in affected 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles with 2.5L engines, increasing fire risk.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, SANTA FE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·20V122000·2020-02-28

    Hyundai Recalls 2020 Sonata Vehicles for Incorrect Tire Size Labeling

    Hyundai is recalling 2020 Sonata vehicles because the tire pressure label and owner's manual list an incorrect tire size. This error may lead owners to install the wrong tires, affecting vehicle handling.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V956000·2016-12-30

    Hyundai Recalls 2017 Sonata and Elantra for Air Bag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2017 Sonata and Elantra vehicles because the driver's air bag inflator seal may be improperly installed, potentially reducing protection in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA, ELANTRA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·16V615000·2016-08-24

    Hyundai Recalls 2016 Sonata Vehicles Due to Driver Air Bag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling specific 2016 Sonata vehicles because the driver-side frontal air bag may not adequately protect the driver's neck in a crash.

    Product
    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·15V414000·2015-06-30

    Hyundai Recalls 2015 Sonata Vehicles Due to Front Seat Belt Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2015 Sonata vehicles because the front passenger seat belt buckle may prevent fastening, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V352000·2012-07-24

    Hyundai Recalls 2012-2013 Sonata Vehicles Due to Airbag Defect

    Hyundai is recalling 2012-2013 Sonata vehicles because the curtain side airbags may inflate without a deployment command, increasing the risk of injury and driver distraction.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V070000·2010-03-02

    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.

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    HYUNDAI — HYUNDAI SONATA
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE19003 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
  • RQ17004 Recall Query · engine
  • PE16018 Preliminary Evaluation · seat belts:front:anchorage
  • PE16010 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads
  • PE14023 Preliminary Evaluation · air bags
  • PE13033 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

Complaint clusters with no matching recall

  • 2015 · engine 421 complaints, median 75,000 mi
    Includes 23 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2016 · engine 346 complaints, median 88,000 mi
    Includes 11 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2011 · electrical 345 complaints, median 70,000 mi
    Includes 25 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2013 · steering 341 complaints, median 66,000 mi
    Includes 1 alleging a death and 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.
  • 2011 · airbags 327 complaints, median 94,000 mi
    Includes 2 alleging a death and 2 alleging a fire. Unverified owner allegations from complaint filings — not confirmed by any agency.

Technical service bulletins

1,025 manufacturer service bulletins across 22 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.

Third-party reliability score

  • 2026: 4.9/5
  • 2025: 4.3/5 · 16 complaints · most complained-of: brakes
  • 2024: 4.0/5 · 45 complaints · most complained-of: electrical
  • 2023: 3.7/5 · 85 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain
  • 2022: 3.6/5 · 91 complaints · most complained-of: powertrain

This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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