Hyundai Sonata recalls
59 safety recalls for the Hyundai Sonata (model years 2000–2018, 2020–2024, 2026), explained in plain English. Pick your year:
All Hyundai Sonata recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | 26V047 | 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid & 2025–2026 Hyundai Tucson PLUG-IN Hybrid + 10 more | Electrical system | 41,651 |
| 2025-11-18 | 25V796 | 2020–2023 Hyundai Sonata | Fuel system | 85,043 |
| 2024-08-08 | 24V583 | 2024 Hyundai Sonata | Lights | 38,331 |
| 2023-07-28 | 23V526 | 2023–2024 Hyundai Palisade & 2023–2024 Hyundai Tucson + 3 more | Powertrain & transmission | 52,109 |
| 2022-10-07 | 22V746 | 2021–2022 Hyundai Santa FE & 2021–2022 Hyundai Sonata + 4 more | Powertrain & transmission | 56,148 |
| 2022-05-09 | 22V312 | 2013–2014 Hyundai Sonata | Fuel system | 215,171 |
| 2022-03-29 | 22V196 | 2019 Genesis G70 & 2020 Hyundai Sonata + 1 more | Door latches & locks | 63,461 |
| 2021-12-28 | 21V00M | 2020–2021 Hyundai Santa FE & 2021 Hyundai Elantra + 1 more | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 26,413 |
| 2021-09-27 | 21V749 | 2015–2017 Hyundai Sonata & 2016–2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid + 1 more | Lights | 469,377 |
| 2021-08-09 | 21V619 | 2018–2020 Hyundai Accent & 2016–2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid + 2 more | Door latches & locks | 348,158 |
| 2021-07-12 | 21V524 | 2021–2022 Hyundai Santa FE & 2021–2022 Hyundai Sonata | Fuel system | 15,752 |
| 2020-04-10 | 20V213 | 2020 Hyundai Nexo & 2020 Hyundai Sonata | Electrical system | 11,870 |
| 2020-03-02 | 20V122 | 2020 Hyundai Sonata | Equipment | 5,044 |
| 2020-03-02 | 20V121 | 2013–2014 Hyundai Sonata | Fuel system | 216,799 |
| 2019-01-31 | 18V934 | 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata & 2013–2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport | Engine | 150,730 |
| 2018-03-01 | 18V137 | 2011–2013 Hyundai Sonata & 2011–2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Airbag | 580,058 |
| 2018-01-11 | 18V026 | 2006–2011 Hyundai Azera & 2006 Hyundai Sonata | Brakes | 87,854 |
| 2017-10-05 | 17V617 | 2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata | Seat belt | 443,545 |
| 2017-06-06 | 17V359 | 2015–2016 Hyundai Genesis & 2015–2016 Hyundai Sonata | Brakes | 161,074 |
| 2017-04-05 | 17V226 | 2013–2014 Hyundai Santa FE Sport & 2013–2014 Hyundai Sonata | Engine | 572,000 |
| 2017-03-09 | 17V152 | 2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid & 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata | Seat belt | 977,778 |
| 2017-01-05 | 16V956 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra & 2017 Hyundai Sonata | Airbag | 110 |
| 2016-10-11 | 16V726 | 2015–2016 Hyundai Sonata & 2015–2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Windows, wipers & mirrors | 62,811 |
| 2016-08-24 | 16V615 | 2016 Hyundai Sonata | Airbag | 1,031 |
| 2016-04-21 | 16V232 | 2015–2016 Hyundai Sonata & 2017 Hyundai Elantra + 1 more | Airbag | 33 |
| 2016-04-05 | 16V190 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Steering | 173,000 |
| 2015-11-16 | 15V759 | 2011–2012 Hyundai Sonata | Lights | 304,900 |
| 2015-10-20 | 15V678 | 2015–2016 Hyundai Sonata | Electrical system | 64,744 |
| 2015-10-07 | 15V629 | 2011 Hyundai Elantra & 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Suspension | 28,157 |
| 2015-09-10 | 15V568 | 2011–2012 Hyundai Sonata | Engine | 470,000 |
| 2015-06-30 | 15V414 | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | Seat belt | 128,804 |
| 2014-12-09 | 14V784 | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | Powertrain & transmission | 208 |
| 2014-07-18 | 14V434 | 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata | Powertrain & transmission | 883,000 |
| 2014-07-18 | 14V433 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Brakes | 133,075 |
| 2014-06-25 | 14V368 | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | Brakes ⛔ | 16,900 |
| 2014-06-16 | 14V325 | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | Electrical system ⛔ | 2,138 |
| 2013-08-15 | 13V354 | 2006–2011 Hyundai Azera & 2006–2010 Hyundai Sonata | Suspension | 364,502 |
| 2013-04-01 | 13V113 | 2006–2011 Hyundai Tucson & 2007–2011 Hyundai Azera + 10 more | Lights | 1,712,336 |
| 2012-07-25 | 12V352 | 2012–2013 Hyundai Sonata | Airbag | 29,767 |
| 2010-10-06 | 10V457 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Steering | 60 |
| 2010-09-23 | 10V426 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Steering | 138,354 |
| 2010-03-02 | 10V070 | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Door latches & locks | 5,893 |
| 2009-08-07 | 09V317 | 2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata | Door latches & locks | 82 |
| 2009-07-17 | 09V280 | 2005–2007 Hyundai Accent & 2005–2007 Hyundai Azera + 3 more | Lights | 3,011 |
| 2009-05-21 | 09V171 | 2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata | Door latches & locks | 91,350 |
| 2009-04-16 | 09V124 | 2000–2004 Hyundai Sonata & 2001–2004 Hyundai XG300 + 1 more | Suspension | 188,282 |
| 2009-04-15 | 09V122 | 2005–2007 Hyundai Tucson & 2006–2007 Hyundai Accent + 6 more | Lights | 532,633 |
| 2008-04-10 | 08V161 | 2006–2008 Hyundai Sonata | Airbag | 393,308 |
| 2006-06-30 | 06V234 | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | Equipment | 43,301 |
| 2006-05-24 | 06V180 | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | Lights | 463 |
| 2005-08-29 | 05V377 | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | Seats | 36,000 |
| 2005-07-13 | 05V316 | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | Stability control | 1,970 |
| 2004-08-02 | 04V369 | 2002–2003 Hyundai Elantra & 2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata + 2 more | Fuel system | 919 |
| 2004-04-20 | 04V178 | 2002–2003 Hyundai Elantra & 2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata + 2 more | Fuel system | 263,968 |
| 2003-03-21 | 03V097 | 2002–2003 Hyundai Sonata | Tires | 8,315 |
| 2002-06-03 | 02V145 | 2002 Hyundai Sonata | Airbag | 43,162 |
| 2002-04-15 | 02V105 | 2000–2001 Hyundai Sonata & 2001 Hyundai XG300 | Airbag | 145,355 |
| 2001-11-15 | 01V347 | 2000–2001 Hyundai Sonata | Airbag | 86,513 |
| 2000-09-14 | 00V259001 | 2000 Hyundai Elantra & 2000 Hyundai Sonata | Electrical system | 165,977 |
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FAQ
How many recalls does the Hyundai Sonata have?
The Hyundai Sonata has 59 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2018, 2020–2024, 2026. The 2011 model year has the most (14).
Are Hyundai Sonata recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)