Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Hyundai Sonata

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 293 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: frame and members51112,300 mi
Air bags2762,105 mi
Suspension22126,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1163,000 mi
Air bags: frontal963,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine962,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission972,000 mi
Steering9119,000 mi
Structure: body9119,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module755,643 mi
Engine and engine cooling780,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic791,200 mi
Air bags: side/window6146,000 mi
Wheels6151,035 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor510,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields583,949 mi
Suspension: front577,095 mi
Electrical system444,001 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch4—
Power train466,667 mi
Structure495,000 mi
Tires490,426 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls462,150 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys354,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline379,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components325,460 mi
Unknown or other3152,565 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)229,100 mi
Power train: axle assembly229,100 mi
Seats275,862 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Suspension: rear245,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Visibility289,000 mi
Child seat: latch strap1201,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control180,000 mi
Equipment182,960 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Exterior lighting128,159 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump161,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system169,700 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1158,725 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts166,667 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes1140,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock1—
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module141,806 mi
Service brakes, air: disc1—
Service brakes, electric163,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light160,105 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module141,806 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc154,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum154,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections162,000 mi
Structure: body: hood1158,725 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear126,125 mi
Visibility: windshield1—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about half 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.