Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Hyundai Sonata

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 378 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V124000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
188,282
Reported to NHTSA
2009-04-16
Owners notified
2009-07-17

Defect description

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, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. ROAD SALT APPLIED IN THESE JURISDICTIONS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAY RESULT IN PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT IN THINNING OR PERFORATION OF THE SUB-FRAME STEEL. THE CORROSION IS FREQUENTLY VISIBLE AND OFTEN DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND OWNERS MAY ALSO HEAR NOISES OR NOTICE TIRE MISALIGNMENT AND STEERING PULL. IF THESE SIGNALS ARE UNDETECTED OR UNHEEDED, THE CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY DETACH FROM THE SUB-FRAME.

Safety risk

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME AND INSPECT THE FRONT SUB-FRAME FOR CORROSION DAMAGE AND, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT SUB-FRAME WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW SUB-FRAME THAT INCORPORATES ADDITIONAL HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER WILL ADD DRAINAGE HOLES TO THE SUB-FRAME AND WILL TREAT THE SUB-FRAME WITH RUST-PROOFING MATERIAL TO STOP THE CORROSION PROCESS. THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V105000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
145,355
Reported to NHTSA
2002-04-09
Owners notified
2002-05-28

Defect description

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 SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR WHICH MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS AND COULD PREVENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING A CRASH WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR.

Safety risk

NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V347000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
86,513
Reported to NHTSA
2001-11-06
Owners notified
2002-05-27

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COULD ILLUMINATE DUE TO MOTION OF THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR THAT MOUNT TO THE ADJUSTABLE SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION ONLY RELATES TO THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SEAT-MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG(S).

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT SEAT MOUNTED SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SUCH DEPLOYMENT SHOULD OCCUR. NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE SRS SIDE IMPACT AIR BAGS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT WHERE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IS INTENDED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MORE SECURELY FASTEN THE FRONT SEAT SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTORS TO THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEAT CUSHION FRAMES. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL OCCUR IN SIX MAILINGS ON MAY 27, JUNE 3, JUNE 10, JUNE 17, JUNE 24, AND JULY 1, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V259001

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
165,977
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-11
Owners notified
2000-11-18

Defect description

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) SENSOR ELECTRICAL SIGNAL IS INTERRUPTED AS A RESULT OF ENGINE VIBRATION TRANSMITTED TO THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE MAF SENSOR CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: frame and members89115,750 mi
Suspension30123,000 mi
Suspension: front26122,000 mi
Air bags2196,000 mi
Electrical system16103,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1467,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1368,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline12117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1072,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring998,140 mi
Structure9120,765 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields766,000 mi
Air bags: side/window654,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine667,000 mi
Structure: body6127,000 mi
Suspension: rear661,000 mi
Steering5114,580 mi
Vehicle speed control550,000 mi
Wheels5108,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module439,669 mi
Electrical system: ignition453,366 mi
Tires4122,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery367,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3151,071 mi
Unknown or other3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood252 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control273,899 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2110,000 mi
Power train2212,234 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Seats286,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic258,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Suspension: front: control arm277,750 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear2—
Electrical system: horn161,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module131,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan161,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe188,000 mi
Equipment1140,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.167,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1113,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1133,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines173,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs172,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly138,131 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes1197,700 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor112,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Structure: body: door161,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires: tread/belt1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal161,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1151,071 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: hub170,000 mi

The 1999 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 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.