Hyundai SONATA

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIPUS

    An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.

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    SUSPENSION:REARUS

    Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTORUS

    IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTORUS

    IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OR INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE CONNECTIONS COULD RESULT IN A COMPLETE SEPARATION OR COMPROMISED ATTACHMENT OF THE CONNECTIONS, SUCH THAT THE DRIVER COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF, OR REDUCTION IN, STEERING CAPABILITY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHUS

    THE DOOR MAY NOT BE IN THE LOCKED POSITION AND MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICUS

    If the brake lines leak brake sufficient fluid, the brake warning lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminate and longer stopping distance will be required, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGSUS

    If a front coil spring fractures, it may contact the tire, possibly puncturing it, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    With a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCHUS

    If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

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    ENGINEUS

    Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULEUS

    If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

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    ENGINEUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

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    SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERUS

    If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A cracked fuel hose may leak fuel, which can increase the risk of a fire.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINEUS

    Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    If the fuel line cracks, a fuel leak can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFTUS

    If the left axle shaft separates from the transaxle, the vehicle may stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a separated axle shaft may allow the vehicle to roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGUS

    The reduction of power steering assist can increase the steering effort needed, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERUS

    If a brake caliper fractures, brake effectiveness would be reduced, lengthening to distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the front passenger seat belt cannot be latched, an occupant sitting in the front passenger seat has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLYUS

    If the sunroof detaches from the vehicle it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTALUS

    An air bag that does not inflate increases the risk of injury.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    If the driver is alerted there is a brake system malfunction, but not specifically with the ABS system, the driver may operate the vehicle unaware that the vehicle's brakes may lock up during hard braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHTUS

    If the parking brake indicator is not illuminated when the parking brake is applied, the driver may operate the vehicle with the parking brake partially engaged, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    A frontal air bag that does not adequately protect the driver's neck may increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

    In the event of a crash, an air bag that does not inflate fully increases the risk of injury.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHUS

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSUS

    The incorrect tire information may mislead the vehicle owner to install the wrong tire size, potentially affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCHUS

    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEUS

    A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELDUS

    A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS

    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSUS

    A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMPUS

    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    Flashing brake lights may cause confusion for other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.