Model year record

1992 Hyundai Sonata

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 43 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V196000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
100,000
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-29
Owners notified
1994-02-14

Defect description

THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission4
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch2
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Suspension: front: control arm2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)194,600 mi
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: windshield1

The 1991 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.