Hyundai Sonata - Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Hyundai Sonata

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Hyundai Sonata, for which Hyundai has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Hyundai Sonata. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Hyundai Sonata have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest Sonata’s Issues in the EU

Hyundai Sonata (2004 – 2013)

09/03/2018

An electrical short circuit might occur inside the ABS/VDC module. This could start a fire. The recall affects vehicles manufactur...

Hyundai Sonata (2005 – 2011)

27/02/2015

There is the possibility of the rear axle cross-members rusting through as a result of inadequate corrosion protection. This may c...

All Sonata´s EU Recalls

If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.

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Latest Sonata’s Issues in the UK

HYUNDAI SONATA – BRAKES MAY APPLY PREMATURELY
on 04/08/2018
HYUNDAI SONATA ( 18/08/2004 – 04/05/2005) DEFECT: Due to the oversensitivity of the ESP system. It is possble in extenuating circumstances that the […]
HYUNDAI SONATA – WIRING CONCERN IN SRS LOOM
on 04/08/2018
HYUNDAI SONATA ( 01/03/1998 – 23/07/2001) DEFECT: On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both […]
HYUNDAI SONATA – WHEELS MAY MISALIGN
on 03/08/2018
HYUNDAI SONATA ( – ) DEFECT: Where road salt is used to clear the snow in winter it is possible that road salt can accumulate on certain areas of the […]