Hyundai Sonata recalls

42 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 2 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

26V047000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallDue to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail.ElectricalOver-the-air update42KunitsJan 2625V796000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallA damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the…Fuel systemFree software update85KunitsNov 202524V583000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaExterior Lighting recallThe software for the brake lights may cause the brake lights to flash and not illuminate properly.Camera, lights & visibilityOver-the-air update38KunitsAug 202423V526000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaPower Train recallThe electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the…Park outsideEngine & powertrainFree replacement52KunitsJul 202322V746000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaPower Train recallThe vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction…Engine & powertrainFree software update56KunitsOct 202222V312000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to…Fuel systemFree replacement215KunitsMay 202222V196000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaLatches/locks/linkages recallThe trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.Body & latchesFree replacement63KunitsMar 202221V00M000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaVisibility recallDuring manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair26KunitsDec 202121V749000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallThe Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which…ElectricalFree software update469KunitsSep 202121V619000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaLatches/locks/linkages recallThe trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.Body & latchesFree replacement348KunitsAug 202121V524000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallFuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.Fuel systemFree replacement16KunitsJul 202120V213000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallThe Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) software may fail to prevent vehicle movement upon detection of an RSPA system malfunction.ElectricalFree software update12KunitsApr 202020V121000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaFuel System, Gasoline recallThe low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to…Fuel systemFree replacement217KunitsFeb 202020V122000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEquipment recallThe tire pressure label inside the driver's door and the owner's manual state an incorrect tire size.EquipmentFree repair5,044unitsFeb 202018V934000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine recallThe high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during…Engine & powertrainFree replacement151KunitsDec 201818V137000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallOn February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata…Air bagsFree repair580KunitsFeb 201818V026000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaService Brakes, Hydraulic recallWater may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short.Brakes & stabilityFree repair88KunitsJan 201817V617000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSeat Belts recallThe seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.Seats & beltsFree repair444KunitsOct 201717V359000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaParking Brake recallIn the affected vehicles, the warning light to indicate that the parking brake is applied may intermittently not illuminate in…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement161KunitsJun 201717V226000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine And Engine Cooling recallMachining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.Engine & powertrainFree repair572KunitsMar 201717V152000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSeat Belts recallIn the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.Seats & beltsFree repair978KunitsMar 201716V956000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallIn these vehicles, the end seal for the driver's frontal air bag inflator may not have been properly installed, possibly…Air bagsFree replacement110unitsDec 201616V726000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaVisibility recallDue to a bonding issue with the sunroof wind deflector, the sunroof panel on the affected vehicles may detach while driving.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair63KunitsOct 201616V615000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallThe affected vehicles have a driver-side frontal air bag that may not adequately protect the driver's neck from injury in the…Air bagsFree replacement1,031unitsAug 201616V232000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallIn these vehicles, the driver's frontal air bag may be missing a chemical enhancer required for the second stage air bag…Air bagsFree replacement33unitsApr 201616V190000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSteering recallIn the affected vehicles, the Electronic Power Steering (EPS) circuit board may be damaged and result in a loss of power steering…Steering & suspensionFree replacement173KunitsApr 201615V759000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaExterior Lighting recallThe brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement305KunitsNov 201515V678000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaElectrical System recallThe affected vehicles are equipped with an Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light intended to warn the driver if there is an…ElectricalFree software update65KunitsOct 201515V629000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSuspension recallRoad salt may corrode the front coil springs, possibly resulting in the coil springs fracturing.Steering & suspensionFree replacement28KunitsOct 201515V568000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine recallIn the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft.Engine & powertrainFree replacement470KunitsSep 201515V414000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSeat Belts recallThe affected vehicles have a front passenger seat belt whose buckle latch assembly may prevent the front passenger from fastening…Seats & beltsFree replacement129KunitsJun 201514V784000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaPower Train recallThe affected vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrect left axle shaft which may result in the shaft separating from the…Engine & powertrainFree replacement208unitsDec 201414V434000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.Engine & powertrainFree repair883KunitsJul 201414V433000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe affected vehicles may experience a brake fluid leak from the two brake lines that connect the brake system's master cylinder…Brakes & stabilityFree replacement133KunitsJul 201414V368000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyService Brakes, Hydraulic recallDue to a manufacturing error, one or both of the front brake calipers may fracture.Do not driveBrakes & stabilityFree replacement17KunitsJun 201414V325000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyElectrical System recallA poor connection within the vehicle's wiring harness may result in a reduction of steering assist from the vehicle's motor…Do not driveElectricalRepair2,138unitsJun 201413V354000 · Hyundai Motor CompanySuspension recallRoad salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel.Steering & suspensionReplacement365KunitsAug 201313V113000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyExterior Lighting recallOriginally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement1.7MunitsApr 201312V352000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.Air bagsFree replacement30KunitsJul 201210V457000 · Hyundai Caribbean-puerto RicoSteering recallOn some of these vehicles the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connections may have been either improperly…Steering & suspensionFree software update60unitsOct 2010