The Lemon IndexHyundai Sonata recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2025 Hyundai Sonata, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 3
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
52,109 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V526000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2015 Park it: don't drive
Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.
16,900 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V368000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2015 Park it: don't drive
A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park positi…
2,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V325000
Every recall 61
1 filed in the last 12 months. A new recall has had the least time to be fixed, so it's the one most likely still open on a used car.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Nov 2025 · model years 2020–2023 New: most likely still open
A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
85,043 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 25V796000
- Lights · recall issued Aug 2024 · model year 2024
The software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly.
38,331 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 24V583000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2023 · model year 2023 Park outside
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
52,109 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V526000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2022 · model years 2021–2022
The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
56,148 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V746000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2013–2014
The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
215,171 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V312000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2022 · model year 2020
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
63,461 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V196000
- Visibility · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2021
During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.
- Lights · recall issued Sep 2021 · model years 2015–2017
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intend…
469,377 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V749000
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- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2016–2018
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
348,158 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V619000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2021 · model years 2021–2022 2.5L engines only
Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.
15,752 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V524000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2020 · model year 2016
The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
128,948 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V746000
- Electrical · recall issued Apr 2020 · model year 2020
The Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.
11,870 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V213000
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2020 · model years 2013–2014
The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.
216,799 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V121000
- Equipment · recall issued Feb 2020 · model year 2020
The tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size.
5,044 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V122000
- Engine · recall issued Dec 2018 · model years 2011–2014
The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
150,730 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V934000
- Seat belts · recall issued Feb 2018 · model years 2011–2013
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety…
580,058 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V137000
- Brakes · recall issued Jan 2018 · model year 2006
Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
87,854 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V026000
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 2017 · model years 2011–2014
The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
443,545 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V617000
- Parking brake · recall issued Jun 2017 · model years 2015–2016
In the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in the dash due to corrosion in the switch.
161,074 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V359000
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2013–2014
Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
572,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V226000
- Seat belts · recall issued Mar 2017 · model years 2011–2014
In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
977,778 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V152000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2016 · model year 2017
In these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in reduced inflation of the frontal air bag in the event of a crash.
110 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V956000
- Visibility · recall issued Oct 2016 · model years 2015–2016 Hybrid only
Due to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.
62,811 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V726000
- Airbags · recall issued Aug 2016 · model year 2016
The affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the event of a crash.
1,031 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V615000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2016 · model years 2015–2016
In these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag deployment, resulting in the second stage not deploying in certain crashes.
33 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V232000
- Steering · recall issued Apr 2016 · model year 2011
In the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering assist.
173,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V190000
- Lights · recall issued Nov 2015 · model years 2011–2012
The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
304,900 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V759000
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2015 · model years 2015–2016
The affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an ABS malfunction.
64,744 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V678000
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2015 · model year 2011
Road salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturin.
28,157 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V629000
- Engine · recall issued Sep 2015 · model years 2011–2012
In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft.
470,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V568000
- Seat belts · recall issued Jun 2015 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening the seat belt.
128,804 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V414000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2014 · model year 2015
The affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft separating from the transaxle differential.
208 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V784000
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2014 · model year 2011
The affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) due to insufficient seal between the inner …
133,075 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V433000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2014 · model years 2011–2014
In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
883,000 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V434000
- Brakes · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2015 Park it: don't drive
Due to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.
16,900 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V368000
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2014 · model year 2015 Park it: don't drive
A poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor driven power steering system or the inability to move the vehicle's shifter from the Park positi…
2,138 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V325000
- Suspension · recall issued Aug 2013 · model years 2006–2010
Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion o.
364,502 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V354000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2007–2011
Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
1,712,336 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V113000
- Airbags · recall issued Jul 2012 · model years 2012–2013
The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
29,767 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V352000
- Steering · recall issued Oct 2010 · model year 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010.
60 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V457000
- Steering · recall issued Sep 2010 · model year 2011
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, 2010.
138,354 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V426000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Mar 2010 · model year 2011
HYUNDAI-KIA HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SONATA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 11, 2009 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2010.
5,893 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 10V070000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Aug 2009 · model years 2002–2003
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 82 MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 SONATA VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2009 · model years 2005–2007
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2002–2003
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 91,350 MY 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2004
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASS…
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2006–2007
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2006–2008
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2008 · model years 2006–2008
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,308 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2008 · model years 2006–2008
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES.
- Equipment · recall issued Jun 2006 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SUNVISORS HAD LOST ADHESION TO THE SUNVISORS AND HAD DISTORTED OR SEPARATED FROM THE SUN VISORS.
- Lights · recall issued May 2006 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INNER BEZELS OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL LENSES TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED.
- Seats · recall issued Aug 2005 · model year 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER KNOB AND COULD CAUSE THE FRONT MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER TO INADVERTENTLY RELEASE.
- Electronic stability control · recall issued Jul 2005 · model year 2006 3.3L engines only
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), THE ESC MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO BE OVERSENSITIVE TO THE ONSET OF OVERSTEERING WHILE DRIVING ON BANKED CURVES, CAUS…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Jul 2004 · model years 2002–2003
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Apr 2004 · model years 2002–2003
SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY.
- Tires · recall issued Mar 2003 · model years 2002–2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF THE T125/70D-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON A FRONT WHEEL POSITION, THE TCS MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE BEGINNING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH.
- Airbags · recall issued May 2002 · model year 2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS MAY BE TOO SENSITIVE TO SOME LATERAL ACCELERATIONS THAT ARE NOT CAUSED BY SIDE IMPACTS TO THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS …
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2002 · model years 2000–2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION THAT LEADS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION COULD RESULT FROM MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SID…
- Airbags · recall issued Nov 2001 · model years 2000–2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2000 · model year 2000 2.5L engines only
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SOME SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5 LITER V-6 ENGINES AND ALL ELANTRA MODEL VEHICLES MAY HAVE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT LOW-SPEED ENGINE STALLING, WHICH COULD OCCUR IF THE MAF (MASS AIR FLOW) SENSO…
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Is one open on your Sonata?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata have?
61 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2025, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 122.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most recalls?
The 2011, with 14 campaigns. 2006: 11, 2015: 9, 2013: 9.
What are most Hyundai Sonata recalls about?
Lights: 9 of the 61 campaigns. Then airbags (8) and fuel system, gasoline (6).
What is the newest Hyundai Sonata recall?
Fuel system, gasoline, filed Nov 2025 (NHTSA 25V796000): A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.
What is the biggest Hyundai Sonata recall?
NHTSA 13V113000 (lights, Apr 2013) covers 1,712,336 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe…
How do I check if my Hyundai Sonata has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Hyundai dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Hyundai Sonata: problems and best years · All Hyundai recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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