Hyundai Sonata 1986-2013

Model Sonata made by Hyundai got 1 consumer complain as well as 22 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to air bags. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Car model


Name Number of models Recalls Bulletins Investigations Consumer Complaints
Hyundai Sonata 1986 0 0 3 1 0
Hyundai Sonata 1987 0 0 3 1 4
Hyundai Sonata 1988 0 0 3 1 0
Hyundai Sonata 1989 3 3 3 2 21
Hyundai Sonata 1990 3 3 3 2 28
Hyundai Sonata 1991 3 1 4 2 47
Hyundai Sonata 1992 3 1 6 1 43
Hyundai Sonata 1993 3 1 7 0 48
Hyundai Sonata 1994 6 1 8 0 7
Hyundai Sonata 1995 3 2 27 0 109
Hyundai Sonata 1996 3 1 27 0 37
Hyundai Sonata 1997 3 2 30 0 81
Hyundai Sonata 1998 3 1 17 0 69
Hyundai Sonata 1999 4 4 100 12 196
Hyundai Sonata 2000 4 4 64 9 416
Hyundai Sonata 2001 4 3 61 9 300
Hyundai Sonata 2002 4 7 61 13 477
Hyundai Sonata 2003 4 6 48 9 270
Hyundai Sonata 2004 4 1 24 5 246
Hyundai Sonata 2005 4 1 19 0 180
Hyundai Sonata 2006 3 9 57 10 1582
Hyundai Sonata 2007 3 5 31 10 723
Hyundai Sonata 2008 3 3 25 0 559
Hyundai Sonata 2009 3 0 37 0 415
Hyundai Sonata 2010 3 0 22 0 139
Hyundai Sonata 2011 0 4 66 5 2622
Hyundai Sonata 2012 0 2 1 0 405
Hyundai Sonata 2013 0 1 1 0 159

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
033602010/01/2003100044682.7l v6 engine generator change. *tt12/15/2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
11912/01/2001637411This article reviews programming procedures for all security system found on certain 1995 - 2000 models. *tt11/25/2002
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
TSB-10-01-01302/01/201010033604Hyundai: ignition switch wiring harness routing (ta8). provide the procedure for identifying and repairing wiring harness contact to the steering column brackets and a spring on a steering column lever. *pe08/27/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
TSB-10-01-01402/25/201010033366Hyundai: service campaign ta9; ecm software update on certain model vehicles. *pe08/16/2010
TSB-10-01-01402/25/201010033366Hyundai: service campaign ta9; ecm software update on certain model vehicles. *pe updated 8/18/10. *pe08/16/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
TSB-10-01-01302/01/201010033604Hyundai: ignition switch wiring harness routing (ta8). provide the procedure for identifying and repairing wiring harness contact to the steering column brackets and a spring on a steering column lever. *pe08/27/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
032000206/01/2003100033772.4l crankshaft damper mounting bolt: torque specification change. *tt10/17/2003
039700206/01/200310003290Cabin air filter replacement. *tt10/15/2003
12305/01/2002637037Subject regarding dual mass flywheel service precaution. *tt11/19/2002
9711012001411/01/199754161Provided procedures for the installation of a block heater. *yc03/30/1998
9710012001210/01/199754113Shop manual correction on cylinder head bolt torque specification. *yc03/30/1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
0704/19/2002635957Service campaign clarification regarding t07 oxygen sensor replacement and ecm reprogramming. *tt11/04/2002
EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK
010000412/01/2001633864Subject regarding sports rack lock key part number. *jg09/26/2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
DCS-500183505/27/200910030444Hyundai: when performing campaign 086, take great care when inserting the reworked fuel pump complete assembly into the fuel tank access opening. no models or model years listed. *pe10/06/2009
POWER TRAIN
034000805/01/200310002335Dual mass flywheel service precaution. *tt08/22/2003
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
034002011/01/200310004617Automatic transaxle diagnostic trouble codes list. 1999-04 sonata, 2001-04 elantra, santa fe, xg300/350, 2003-04 tiburon. *tt12/29/2003
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
934001208/01/199339415Change of front clutch assembly. *tw11/01/1995
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
974000201/01/199751905Shift condition caused by short circuit in inhibitor switch. *tw07/17/1997
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
938000303/01/199339427Seat belt guide replacement. *tw11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
039700106/01/200310003289Thermistor component and location change. *tt10/15/2003
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
938000705/01/199339418Lever adjusted outside mirror repair. *tw11/01/1995
VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
018000308/01/2001622396This bulletin describes how to reattach the headliner dual lock fastener to rhe sun roof frame. *tt10/17/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
12/09/2003704/01/1999
 Air bag light appeared on and remained on the dashboard until the vehicle was turned off. the driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed connector wire underneath seat needed replacement. *ak 1999 hyundai sonata air bag light appeared on dash and remain illuminated until vehicle was shut off. vehicle was taken to the dealer where the connector wire underneath the seat was reconnected. repair has not corrected problem.*mr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
ILELMHURST60126HOWARD HYUNDAI630 832 9500