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Hyundai Sonata safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Hyundai Sonata since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Hyundai Sonata. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
6 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 6 launched 2003 to 2018
  • Most recent 9 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/085
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 1 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2003 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Hyundai Sonata?

Not every Hyundai Sonata is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Hyundai Sonata recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2003 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Hyundai Sonata safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 2
’04 0
’05 1
’06 0
’07 0
’08 0
’09 0
’10 1
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 1
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 1
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Hyundai Sonata recall, newest first

2018 1 recall

An electrical short circuit may occur inside the ABS module

Launched 9 April 2018 DVSA recall R/2018/085 Manufacturer ref. 71C126

Defect
Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances increase the risk of a thermal incident inside the engine bay.
Remedy
On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.
Vehicles affected
1,861 across everything the recall covers
Built
18 Aug 2004 to 12 Dec 2013
Also covers
  • Hyundai Grandeur

2014 1 recall

Wheels may misalign

Launched 28 March 2014 DVSA recall R/2013/136 Manufacturer ref. 30C031

Defect
Where road salt is used to clear the snow in winter it is possible that road salt can accumulate on certain areas of the rear sub-frame and cause corrosion. If action is not taken to address this build up of corrosion it could ultimately cause the loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Recall all affected vehicle to check the sub-frame and if found to be excessively corroded replace it with a new subframe. Otherwise inject wax oil into the sub-frame to extend its life out to a total of ten years.
Vehicles affected
1,852 across everything the recall covers
Built
Build dates not given
Also covers
  • Hyundai Grandeur

2010 1 recall

Brake lights may become inoperative

Launched 6 January 2010 DVSA recall R/2009/115

Defect
It has been identified that on certain Sonata models the stop lamp switch may fail. Should this occur the brake lights may fail to function or could flash continuously. It is also possible that the electronic stability programme may fail to function or not operate correctly. Additionally in the case of vehicles fitted with automatic transmission and a transmission lock it may not be possible to move the gear selection lever from park to drive.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced.
Vehicles affected
48 Sonata vehicles
Built
20 Sept 2006 to 25 Oct 2006

2005 1 recall

Brakes may apply prematurely

Launched 24 October 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/122 Manufacturer ref. 51b018

Defect
Due to the oversensitivity of the ESP system. It is possble in extenuating circumstances that the brakes can apply prematurely and cause the vehicle to slow down.
Remedy
Recall the affected vehicles to install upgraded softwear.
Vehicles affected
550 Sonata vehicles
Built
18 Aug 2004 to 4 May 2005

2003 2 recalls

Wiring concern in SRS loom

Launched 24 June 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/064 Manufacturer ref. 21b005

Defect
On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled.
Remedy
Re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors.
Vehicles affected
572 Sonata vehicles
Built
1 Mar 1998 to 23 Jul 2001

Possible unintentional deployment of both side air bags

Launched 24 June 2003 DVSA recall R/2003/063

Defect
If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently.
Remedy
Fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle.
Vehicles affected
404 Sonata vehicles
Built
19 Sept 2000 to 7 Feb 2002

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 6 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Hyundai Sonata. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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