Hyundai Sonata — Visual System
High risk
Jan 27, 2026
Model years: 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehi
Also affects: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Kona Ev, Hyundai Palisade
Hyundai Sonata — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 18, 2025
Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the check valve for the purge control system could wear and cause the fuel tank to expand. As a result, the fuel tank could contact hot components and fuel cou
Hyundai Sonata — Brakes
High risk
Feb 8, 2024
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Issue: On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak into the control module for the antilock brake system (ABS) and cause it to short circuit. Note: This recall replaces recall R024
Also affects: Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Veracruz, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Sonata — Electrical
High risk
Mar 1, 2023
Model years: 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai is conducting a special service campaign to upgrade the safety plug fuse. On certain Sonata Hybrid (HEV) models, the safety plug fuse in the power relay assembly could blow
Hyundai Sonata — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 6, 2022
Model years: 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power t
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
May 8, 2022
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Gt, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Fuel System
High risk
May 7, 2022
Model years: 2013, 2014
Over time, the fuel feed line to the high-pressure fuel pump could leak. If this happens, there could be a fuel odour or fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
Mar 28, 2022
Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This cou
Also affects: Genesis G70
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Mar 10, 2022
Model years: 2017
On certain vehicles, the software update that was installed during campaign R0180 (Transport Canada recall numbers 2021-034 or 2021-575) may not be effective. As a result, a second
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
Dec 27, 2021
Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the vehicle in a crash.
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Oct 1, 2021
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Sep 24, 2021
Model years: 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, an intermittent problem could cause the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction from what a driver intends. For example, when the driver uses the ri
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Sep 17, 2021
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Gt, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Sep 17, 2021
Model years: 2017
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu GDI engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely. As a result, there could be an abnormal knocking noise from the
Also affects: Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
Aug 6, 2021
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain vehicles, a part in the trunk release latch could fail. If this happens, the emergency trunk release located inside the trunk compartment may not work properly. This cou
Also affects: Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Sonata — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 9, 2021
Model years: 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the connection between the high-pressure fuel pipe and fuel pump may not be properly sealed. As a result, a fuel leak could occur. Safety Risk: A fuel l
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Jan 27, 2021
Model years: 2014
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Jan 27, 2021
Model years: 2017
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Elantra Gt, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Dec 2, 2020
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with a 1.6 L GDI, 2.0 L GDI, or 2.4 L MPI engine, the connecting rod bearings could wear prematurely. As a result, there could be an abnormal knocking
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Sonata — Other
High risk
Apr 9, 2020
Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be an error in the software that controls the Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) feature. This error could cause the vehicle to continue to
Hyundai Sonata — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 3, 2020
Model years: 2013, 2014
Over time, the fuel feed line to the high-pressure fuel pump could crack. If this happens, there could be a fuel odour or fuel leak in the engine compartment.
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Dec 16, 2019
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Mar 11, 2019
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign that provides an update to the engine control module to detect potential problems before an engine fails. An engine
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Jan 10, 2019
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
When repairs were completed under recall campaign 2015-428 (Hyundai #R0101) or 2017197 (Hyundai #R0130), the high pressure fuel pipe may not have been properly installed on the fue
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Airbag
High risk
May 15, 2018
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain gasoline and hybrid engine vehicles, the circuits within the airbag control unit may become damaged. This could cause the airbags and seat belt pretensioners to not depl
Hyundai Sonata — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 16, 2018
Model years: 2016, 2017, 2018
On certain plug-in hybrid vehicles, the battery Voltage Protection Device (VPD) switch could inadvertently activate. If the VPD switch is activated, electricity to the vehicle's el
Hyundai Sonata — Brakes
High risk
Jan 16, 2018
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with an anti-lock brake system (ABS), the ABS module remains powered on when the vehicle is turned off. If moisture were to enter the module, over time
Also affects: Hyundai Azera
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Apr 6, 2017
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with 2.0L and 2.4L engines, the engine may contain residual metallic debris from factory machining operations. If debris is present, it could potential
Also affects: Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Hyundai Sonata — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Mar 15, 2017
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain vehicles, the connections between the front seat belts and the floor mounted seat belt anchor pretensioners may not have been attached properly during assembly. This cou
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
Oct 17, 2016
Model years: 2015, 2016
On certain vehicles equipped with a panoramic sunroof, the wind deflector anchor plate of the sunroof may have insufficient bonding. If the wind deflector becomes partially detache
Hyundai Sonata — Suspension
High risk
Jun 16, 2016
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and c
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Sonata — Airbag
High risk
Apr 21, 2016
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing error could cause the second stage of the driver’s frontal airbag to fail to deploy. This would increase the risk of injury to the driver in a
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Sonata — Steering
High risk
Apr 7, 2016
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the electric power steering (EPS) control circuit board could become damaged and fail. If this occurs, a red "EPS" warning lamp will illuminate in the instrume
Hyundai Sonata — Brakes
High risk
Oct 29, 2015
Model years: 2015, 2016
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 135 - Brake Systems. If an ABS malfunction occurs during vehicle operation,the ABS war
Hyundai Sonata — Suspension
High risk
Oct 15, 2015
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the front suspension coil springs may be susceptible to corrosion. Over time, corrosion could cause the springs to fail, potentially damaging front tires and c
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Sep 25, 2015
Model years: 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, the engine crankshaft may not have been properly cleaned to remove metallic debris during manufacturing. If the debris is not completely removed from the crank
Hyundai Sonata — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 6, 2015
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, if the front passenger seat belt buckle tongue is inserted into the buckle forcibly at an extreme angle, it could damage the buckle and prevent the front passe
Hyundai Sonata — Powertrain
High risk
Aug 1, 2014
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the shift cable may detach from the shift lever. As a result, the driver may not be able to select a different gear posit
Hyundai Sonata — Brakes
High risk
Aug 1, 2014
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, brake lines connecting the master cylinder to the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit may be defective and could either leak, or restrict fluid flow in the brake
Hyundai Sonata — Electrical
High risk
Jun 27, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, a pin socket in one of the wiring harness joint connectors may have been damaged during the manufacturing process. This could result in the illumination of the
Hyundai Sonata — Brakes
High risk
Jun 27, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, the front brake calipers may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fracture. This would result in a reduction in braking effectiveness and an increase i
Hyundai Sonata — Electrical
High risk
Sep 25, 2013
Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed
Also affects: Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Elantra Touring, Hyundai Entourage, Hyundai Genesis
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
Aug 12, 2013
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, road salt can corrode the rear crossmember assembly, which may ultimately lead to separation of the control arm at the mounting point. This would allow the whe
Also affects: Hyundai Azera
Hyundai Sonata — Electrical
High risk
Apr 3, 2013
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed
Also affects: Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Sonata — Airbag
High risk
Jul 24, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On some vehicles, due to a defect in manufacturing of the inflator module, the side curtain airbag(s) could deploy without warning. Unintended airbag deployment, in a non-warranted
Hyundai Sonata — Steering
High risk
Sep 23, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the steering column intermediate shaft universal joint connection may have been improperly assembled or insufficiently tightened. A loose or improperly tighten
Hyundai Sonata — Other
High risk
Mar 11, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, if a front inside door lock switch is held in the locked position while the inside door handle is pulled, the door latch inside handle lever may become out of
Hyundai Sonata — Other
High risk
May 25, 2009
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, repeated use of an interior door handle may wear the chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle. This may result in a crack or separation between the chrom
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
Apr 23, 2009
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles operated in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), road salt can colle
Also affects: Hyundai Xg300, Hyundai Xg350
Hyundai Sonata — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 23, 2009
Model years: 2006, 2007
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may have been incorrectly installed during vehicle assembly. This could prevent proper brake lamp operation. Failure of the brake lamps to
Also affects: Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Entourage, Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Veracruz
Hyundai Sonata — Airbag
High risk
Apr 28, 2008
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced airbag system, the Occupant Classification System (OCS), installed in the right front seat of the vehicle, may misclassify a small sta
Hyundai Sonata — Lights And Instruments
High risk
May 24, 2006
Model years: 2006
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108. Improper dimensions of front turn signal lens mounting bosses affect lens photometric performance, causing them
Hyundai Sonata — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 1, 2005
Model years: 2006
During a government 65 km/h 40% offset frontal barrier test, the driver's seat belt may have interfered with the manual front seat back recliner knob, inadvertently releasing the s
Hyundai Sonata — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, while cornering under conditions where Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation may not be needed, a sensitive ESC may cause the engine to reduce power an
Hyundai Sonata — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 13, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the fuel tank assembly valve may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tiburon, Hyundai Xg350
Hyundai Sonata — Brakes
High risk
Jul 14, 2003
Model years: 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, if the T125/70D15 compact spare tire is installed on any wheel position, the ABS feature will not operate and the ABS warning light will illuminate. Correction
Hyundai Sonata — Electrical
High risk
Nov 16, 2001
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain Sonata GLS vehicles. The SRS air bag warning light could illuminate. The intermittent condition that leads to SRS warning light illumination related with codes b 1378 or b
Hyundai Sonata — Fuel System
High risk
Apr 5, 2001
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles, the evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tank during the canister purge cycle if the two-way valve filter assembly becom
Hyundai Sonata — Engine
High risk
Oct 11, 2000
Model years: 1999, 2000
Certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5 litre V6 engine may experience intermittent low speed stalling if the Mass Air FLow (MAF) Sensor id interrupted as a result of engine vibration
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
May 28, 1997
Model years: 1997
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 215 - BUMPERS. AFTER BEING SUBJECTED TO A 5 MPH BARRIER CRASH TEST, THE FRONT HEADLIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET BROKE THEREBY ALLOWING THE PAS
Hyundai Sonata — Visual System
High risk
Mar 10, 1997
Model years: 1996, 1997
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS MAY BE CONTAMINATED WITH SOLDERING FLUX. THIS CONTAMINATION COULD INTERFERE WITH THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CONTINUITY AN
Also affects: Hyundai Accent, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tiburon
Hyundai Sonata — Structure
High risk
Feb 20, 1990
Model years: 1989, 1990
THIS RECALL COVERS TWO(2) DEFECTS. (1) - INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MECHANISM COULD CAUSE THE SECONDARY LATCH TO BIND WHICH COULD RESULT IN A PREMATURE SUDD
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