Known Recalls

Model year record

2013 Hyundai Sonata

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,669 owner complaints on file.

Hyundai Sonata, 2011–2014 generation
Pictured: the 2011–2014 generation. Ethan Llamas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V312000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
215,171
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-06
Owners notified
2022-10-10

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time, due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

Safety risk

A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 227. This recall replaces NHTSA recall number 20V-121. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-121 that did not receive a replacement fuel hose will need to have this new recall remedy performed.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V121000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
216,799
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-28
Owners notified
2020-08-10

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata vehicles. The low pressure fuel hose that connects the low pressure fuel pump to the direct injection fuel pump may crack over time due to heat generated within the engine compartment.

Safety risk

If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the low-pressure fuel hose for damage or leaking, replacing it as necessary. If no damage or leaking is found, heat-protective tape will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began August 10, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 189. This recall has been replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-314.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V934000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
150,730
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-28
Owners notified
2019-03-01

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V137000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
580,058
Reported to NHTSA
2018-02-27
Owners notified
2018-10-15

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.

Safety risk

If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V617000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
443,545
Reported to NHTSA
2017-10-04
Owners notified
2017-11-06

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Safety risk

If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V226000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
572,000
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-31
Owners notified
2017-07-10

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 Sonata and Santa Fe Sport vehicles. Machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.

Safety risk

Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 162.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V152000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
977,778
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-08
Owners notified
2017-04-13

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V434000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
883,000
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-18
Owners notified
2014-09-12

Defect description

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.

Safety risk

If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V352000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor Company
Vehicles affected
29,767
Reported to NHTSA
2012-07-24
Owners notified
2012-08-31

Defect description

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.

Safety risk

The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may 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
Engine73895,000 mi
Steering34152,000 mi
Electrical system25180,000 mi
Exterior lighting17779,412 mi
Unknown or other17577,000 mi
Service brakes14455,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system135100,000 mi
Air bags10285,000 mi
Power train9457,550 mi
Vehicle speed control8535,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline7292,000 mi
Seat belts5886,000 mi
Suspension4740,000 mi
Structure: body4350,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling3795,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)3569,464 mi
Wheels1280,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1070,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1012,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights9100,000 mi
Tires810,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights6102,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic641,000 mi
Firerelated4161,847 mi
Electrical system: wiring3113,000 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility313,000 mi
Seat belts: pretensioner3—
Structure3300 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard399,900 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette2124,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel280,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2149,945 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: bulbs2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2126,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights: bulbs2167,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel2100,000 mi
Structure: body: door2105,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs280,000 mi
Traction control system2590 mi
Back over prevention: warnings1—
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert127,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1124,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition117,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1198,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)1128,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe191,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch152,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch185,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump180,000 mi
Hybrid propulsion system151,803 mi
Interior lighting155,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection1—
Latches/locks/linkages1105,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift118,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1170,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1179,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices170 mi
Seats18 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler117,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid134,800 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar143,520 mi
Steering: electric power assist system1340 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields14,061 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems189 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control121,000 mi
Visibility1300 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1560 mi

The 2012 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2014 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Hyundai Sonata recalls by year

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.