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2016 Hyundai Sonata safety timeline

Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for this vehicle, newest first. Full report.
6
Recalls
4
Investigations opened
4
Investigations closed
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  2. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  3. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  4. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  5. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA21003

    Engine Fires

  6. Recall

    Recall 21V749000

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

  7. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation EA19001

    Electrical overstress

  8. Recall

    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.

  9. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation PE16010

    Electronic Parking Brake

  10. Recall

    Recall 16V726000

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

  11. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation PE16010

    Electronic Parking Brake

  12. Recall

    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.

  13. Recall

    Recall 16V232000

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

  14. Recall

    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.

Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.