Model year record

1995 Hyundai Sonata

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 93 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V163000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
356
Reported to NHTSA
1995-08-23
Owners notified
1995-08-30

Defect description

ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS ARE NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND CAN SLIDE LOWER ONTO THE SHOCK ABSORBER THAN INTENDED. THE REAR SPRING WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE BODY AT ITS NORMAL HEIGHT.

Safety risk

LOSS OF REAR SPRING SUPPORT CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION. IF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION, THE SHOCK ABSORBER/SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V166000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
Vehicles affected
4,842
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-01
Owners notified
1994-10-10

Defect description

THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE LEFT REAR DOOR STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAPACITY IS "1,100 POUNDS". THIS INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT IS 860 POUNDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."

Safety risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOADING OF THE VEHICLE BEYOND THE CAPACITY WEIGHT CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

HYUNDAI WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL SHOWING THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal13
Power train: automatic transmission12
Vehicle speed control6107,263 mi
Electrical system: ignition5
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline5
Structure: body: door4
Wheels: rim4
Air bags3
Engine and engine cooling: engine3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3
Electrical system: ignition: module2
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, other1
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1142,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Power train: manual transmission1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: differential proportional valve1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front: shock absorber1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1107,263 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1107,263 mi
Vehicle speed control: springs1107,263 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1994 model has 13 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 3 times as many 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.