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Hyundai Sonata safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the Hyundai Sonata, across all model years. Model hub.
33
Recalls
17
Investigations opened
16
Investigations closed
  1. Recall2020 sonata

    Recall 25V796000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall2021 sonata

    Recall 25V796000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  3. Recall2022 sonata

    Recall 25V796000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  4. Recall2023 sonata

    Recall 25V796000

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  5. Investigation opened2017 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA25005

    DTN Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  6. Investigation closed2015 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  7. Investigation closed2016 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  8. Investigation closed2017 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  9. Investigation closed2018 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  10. Investigation closed2019 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  11. Recall2024 sonata

    Recall 24V583000

    Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

  12. Investigation closed2015 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  13. Investigation closed2016 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  14. Investigation closed2015 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  15. Investigation closed2016 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  16. Investigation closed2017 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  17. Investigation closed2018 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  18. Investigation closed2019 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  19. Investigation closed2020 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  20. Investigation closed2021 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  21. Recall2023 sonata

    Recall 23V526000

    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  22. Investigation closed2015 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  23. Recall2021 sonata

    Recall 22V746000

    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  24. Recall2022 sonata

    Recall 22V746000

    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  25. Investigation opened2015 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  26. Investigation opened2016 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  27. Investigation opened2017 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  28. Investigation opened2018 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  29. Investigation opened2019 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  30. Investigation opened2020 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  31. Investigation opened2021 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  32. Recall2020 sonata

    Recall 22V196000

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  33. Recall2021 sonata

    Recall 21V00M000

    A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  34. Investigation opened2015 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  35. Investigation opened2016 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  36. Investigation opened2015 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation DP21003

    Throttle control system vulnerabilities

  37. Recall2015 sonata

    Recall 21V749000

    A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

  38. Recall2016 sonata

    Recall 21V749000

    A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

  39. Recall2017 sonata

    Recall 21V749000

    A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

  40. Recall2017 sonata

    Recall 21V619000

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  41. Recall2018 sonata

    Recall 21V619000

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  42. Recall2021 sonata

    Recall 21V524000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  43. Recall2022 sonata

    Recall 21V524000

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  44. Recall2020 sonata

    Recall 20V213000

    Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

  45. Recall2020 sonata

    Recall 20V122000

    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.

  46. Investigation opened2015 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  47. Investigation opened2016 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  48. Investigation opened2017 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  49. Investigation opened2018 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  50. Investigation opened2019 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  51. Recall2015 sonata

    Recall 17V359000

    If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

  52. Recall2016 sonata

    Recall 17V359000

    If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

  53. Investigation closed2016 sonata

    NHTSA closed investigation PE16010

    Electronic Parking Brake

  54. Recall2017 sonata

    Recall 16V956000

    In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

  55. Recall2015 sonata

    Recall 16V726000

    If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  56. Recall2016 sonata

    Recall 16V726000

    If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  57. Investigation opened2016 sonata

    NHTSA opened investigation PE16010

    Electronic Parking Brake

  58. Recall2016 sonata

    Recall 16V615000

    A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  59. Recall2015 sonata

    Recall 16V232000

    An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

  60. Recall2016 sonata

    Recall 16V232000

    An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

  61. Recall2015 sonata

    Recall 15V678000

    If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  62. Recall2016 sonata

    Recall 15V678000

    If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

  63. Recall2015 sonata

    Recall 15V414000

    If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  64. Recall2015 sonata

    Recall 14V784000

    If the left axle shaft separates from the transaxle, the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated axle shaft may allow the vehicle to roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

  65. Do not drive2015 sonata

    Do-not-drive recall 14V368000

    If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  66. Do not drive2015 sonata

    Do-not-drive recall 14V325000

    The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.