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Hyundai Sonata recalls

DVSA has published 6 safety recalls that name the Hyundai Sonata since 2003, 0 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 5,287 UK vehicles of this model.

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All Hyundai Sonata recalls, newest first

  1. GRANDEUR, SONATA · an electrical short circuit may occur inside the abs module

    9 Apr 2018 · R/2018/085

    Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances increase the risk of a thermal incident inside the engine bay.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.

    1,861 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2004 to 12 Dec 2013

  2. GRANDEUR, SONATA · wheels may misalign

    28 Mar 2014 · R/2013/136

    Where road salt is used to clear the snow in winter it is possible that road salt can accumulate on certain areas of the rear sub-frame and cause corrosion. If action is not taken to address this build up of corrosion it could ultimately cause the loss of control of the vehicle.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicle to check the sub-frame and if found to be excessively corroded replace it with a new subframe. Otherwise inject wax oil into the sub-frame to extend its life out to a total of ten years.

    1,852 vehicles

  3. SONATA · brake lights may become inoperative

    6 Jan 2010 · R/2009/115

    It has been identified that on certain Sonata models the stop lamp switch may fail. Should this occur the brake lights may fail to function or could flash continuously. It is also possible that the electronic stability programme may fail to function or not operate correctly. Additionally in the case of vehicles fitted with automatic transmission and a transmission lock it may not be possible to move the gear selection lever from park to drive.

    Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced.

    48 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2006 to 25 Oct 2006

  4. SONATA · brakes may apply prematurely

    24 Oct 2005 · R/2005/122

    Due to the oversensitivity of the ESP system. It is possble in extenuating circumstances that the brakes can apply prematurely and cause the vehicle to slow down.

    Fix: Recall the affected vehicles to install upgraded softwear.

    550 vehicles · built 18 Aug 2004 to 4 May 2005

  5. SONATA · possible unintentional deployment of both side air bags

    24 Jun 2003 · R/2003/063

    If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently.

    Fix: Fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle.

    404 vehicles · built 19 Sep 2000 to 7 Feb 2002

  6. SONATA · wiring concern in srs loom

    24 Jun 2003 · R/2003/064

    On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled.

    Fix: Re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors.

    572 vehicles · built 1 Mar 1998 to 23 Jul 2001

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.