1995 HYUNDAI SONATA
2 recalls, 93 complaints - 38 TSBs
95V163000 Aug 23, 1995
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
ONE OR BOTH OF THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER SPRING SEATS ARE NOT SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SHOCK ABSORBER AND CAN SLIDE LOWER ONTO THE SHOCK ABSORBER THAN INTENDED. THE REAR SPRING WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE BODY AT ITS NORMAL HEIGHT.
Consequence
LOSS OF REAR SPRING SUPPORT CAN INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION. IF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE FROM THE SUSPECT PRODUCTION, THE SHOCK ABSORBER/SPRING SEAT ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED.
94V166000 Sep 1, 1994
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
THE TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL AFFIXED TO THE LEFT REAR DOOR STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAPACITY IS "1,100 POUNDS". THIS INFORMATION IS INCORRECT. THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT IS 860 POUNDS. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: LOADING OF THE VEHICLE BEYOND THE CAPACITY WEIGHT CAN CAUSE TIRE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE THAT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
HYUNDAI WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A NEW LABEL SHOWING THE CORRECT VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICATION.
Complaint Statistics
93 total complaints
17 crashes 1 fires 19 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 18, 2010
Incident date: Aug 2, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA GL. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET TO 60 MPH WHEN THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND SHIFTED INTO PARK. THE CONTACT MANUALLY ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Feb 20, 2008
Incident date: Feb 10, 2008
I'M THE OWNER OF A 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA, 2.0L DOHC, AUTOMATIC. DRIVING ON A ICY ROAD IN MICHIGAN THE TRANNY DOWNSHIFTED BY ITSELF FROM 4TH(OD) TO 1ST GEAR AND LOCKED IN 1ST GEAR THROWING ME IN A SNOW BANK! IF IT WASN'T FOR THE SNOW BANK TO STOP THE CAR, I WOULD'VE ENDED IN FRONT OF A INCOMING SEMI! T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 8, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1995 HYUNDAI SONATA SUB-FRAME BROKE IN HALF WHILE MOVING. *KB THE CONSUME STATED THE REPLACEMENT CROSS MEMBER HAS NOW FORMED A CRACK. *JB
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 8, 2004
SPEED CONTROL ISSUE: THE VEHICLE IDLE IS ROUGH & IRREGULAR, STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, $$$..EXPENSIVE REPAIRS-SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLINGS ACCOUNTS FOR SEVERAL NEAR REAR-END COLLISIONS. FINALLY,ON NOV.8,2004. I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE FROM 0 TO 40 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 8, 2004
SPEED CONTROL ISSUE: THE VEHICLE IDLE IS ROUGH & IRREGULAR, STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, $$$..EXPENSIVE REPAIRS-SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLINGS ACCOUNTS FOR SEVERAL NEAR REAR-END COLLISIONS. FINALLY,ON NOV.8,2004. I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE FROM 0 TO 40 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 8, 2004
SPEED CONTROL ISSUE: THE VEHICLE IDLE IS ROUGH & IRREGULAR, STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, $$$..EXPENSIVE REPAIRS-SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLINGS ACCOUNTS FOR SEVERAL NEAR REAR-END COLLISIONS. FINALLY,ON NOV.8,2004. I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE FROM 0 TO 40 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Nov 9, 2004
Incident date: Nov 8, 2004
SPEED CONTROL ISSUE: THE VEHICLE IDLE IS ROUGH & IRREGULAR, STALLS WITHOUT WARNING, $$$..EXPENSIVE REPAIRS-SAME PROBLEMS. THE STALLINGS ACCOUNTS FOR SEVERAL NEAR REAR-END COLLISIONS. FINALLY,ON NOV.8,2004. I PRESS DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR,THE VEHICLE ACCELERATE FROM 0 TO 40 MPH IN A MATTER OF SECONDS... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 17, 2004
Incident date: Jan 8, 2004
MY TRANSMISSION WILL NOT PULL FORWARD ONLY IN REVERSE AND I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS TRANSMISSION AND THERES A NUMEROUS AMOUNT OF PEOPLE WHO OWN THE EXACT SAME CAR AS I DO THAT HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS. YOU CANT FIND LOCAL MECHANICS TO WORK ON THEM BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IS SO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
CONSUMER HAS 2 SONATAS, SAME YEAR, THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURES, ONE OCCURRED AT 96266 MILES AND THE OTHER AT 130294 MILES. *SLC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 9, 2002
Incident date: Mar 29, 2000
VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL . TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC AND HAD VEHICLE REPAIRED. HOWEVER, PROBLEM REOCCURRED. TOOK VEHICLE AGAIN TO DEALER WHO INDICATED VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. *AK CONSUMER STATES CAMSHAFT SEALS WAS THE CAUSE FOR THE OIL LEAK. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, COME ON AND OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION ROARS UP HIGH, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS IN PLACE IT IS HARD TO STEER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Dec 7, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY, COME ON AND OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALSO, TRANSMISSION ROARS UP HIGH, AND WHEN SHIFTING GEARS IN PLACE IT IS HARD TO STEER. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 16, 2001
Incident date: May 28, 2000
TRASMISSION FAILED--LASTED 1 MONTH FAILED GAIN--NEEDED NEW COMPUTER BOARD AND TRANSMISSION A 2ND TIME. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: May 28, 2000
TRASMISSION FAILED--LASTED 1 MONTH FAILED GAIN--NEEDED NEW COMPUTER BOARD AND TRANSMISSION A 2ND TIME. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 18, 2001
Incident date: Jun 30, 2001
TIMING BELT BROKE AT 50,739 IN JUN 99, STILL WAS UNDER WARRANTY. REPLACED TIMING BELT, ALONG WITH HEAD, VALVES, PISTONS. TIMING BELT BROKE AGAIN IN JUN 2001 AT 80,000. HYUNDAI SERVICE SAYS THAT THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. WILL COSTS 3300.00. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 29, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 2000
DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE. THIS MAY CAUSE AN OCCUPANT TO BE TRAPPED IN VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. COMMON PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 25, 1997
2 AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURES, 1 IDLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE, LOSS OF FRONT DEFROSTER DUE TO BROKEN PLENUM LINKAGE, TOTAL LOSS OF HORN OPERATION, 1 FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS AT TWILIGHT DUE TO FUSE MELTDOWN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 25, 1997
2 AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURES, 1 IDLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE, LOSS OF FRONT DEFROSTER DUE TO BROKEN PLENUM LINKAGE, TOTAL LOSS OF HORN OPERATION, 1 FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS AT TWILIGHT DUE TO FUSE MELTDOWN
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Aug 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 25, 1997
2 AUTO TRANSMISSION FAILURES, 1 IDLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE, LOSS OF FRONT DEFROSTER DUE TO BROKEN PLENUM LINKAGE, TOTAL LOSS OF HORN OPERATION, 1 FAILURE OF HEADLIGHTS AT TWILIGHT DUE TO FUSE MELTDOWN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 24, 2000
THE RPMS GO HAYWIRE STARTING AT ANY SPEED AND EVEN STALLS WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP OR GOING AT A LOW SPEED. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALOT OF WORK DONE TO IT TO FIX THIS ONGOING PROBLEM BUT NEVER CORRECTED AND NONE OF THE THINGS THEY SAID THEY WERE FIXED THE ONGOING PROBLEM. WE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIIONS, 2 DISTRU... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 24, 2000
THE RPMS GO HAYWIRE STARTING AT ANY SPEED AND EVEN STALLS WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP OR GOING AT A LOW SPEED. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALOT OF WORK DONE TO IT TO FIX THIS ONGOING PROBLEM BUT NEVER CORRECTED AND NONE OF THE THINGS THEY SAID THEY WERE FIXED THE ONGOING PROBLEM. WE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIIONS, 2 DISTRU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 24, 2000
THE RPMS GO HAYWIRE STARTING AT ANY SPEED AND EVEN STALLS WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP OR GOING AT A LOW SPEED. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALOT OF WORK DONE TO IT TO FIX THIS ONGOING PROBLEM BUT NEVER CORRECTED AND NONE OF THE THINGS THEY SAID THEY WERE FIXED THE ONGOING PROBLEM. WE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIIONS, 2 DISTRU... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 24, 2000
THE RPMS GO HAYWIRE STARTING AT ANY SPEED AND EVEN STALLS WHEN CAR IS AT A STOP OR GOING AT A LOW SPEED. THIS CAR HAS HAD ALOT OF WORK DONE TO IT TO FIX THIS ONGOING PROBLEM BUT NEVER CORRECTED AND NONE OF THE THINGS THEY SAID THEY WERE FIXED THE ONGOING PROBLEM. WE HAD TWO TRANSMISSIIONS, 2 DISTRU... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 26, 2000
Incident date: Jan 10, 2000
I WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION, BOTH CARS WAS DOING ABOUT 35 MPH, NEITHER ONE OF MY AIRBAGS EJECTED. THEY WERE SUPPOSEDLY SERVICED BACK IN JUNE, AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE FINE.
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 13, 1997
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT FAILED RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Sep 13, 1997
DURING VEHICLE COLLISION NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELT FAILED RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 8, 1999
SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HIT IN THE REAR BY A LARGE TRUCK WHICH PUSHED ME INTO A BMW SITTING IN FRONT OF ME. FRONT OF CAR DESTROYED. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ON DRIVER OR PASSASNGER SIDE.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 6, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG COVER IS LIFTING UP. ALSO THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME ON. DEALER HAS SEEN VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Oct 6, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG COVER IS LIFTING,AS IF THE AIRBAG IS MOVING UNDER THE COVER. DLR HAS SEEN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 21, 1999
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF PARK OR REVERSE WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN REAR END COLLISION. *YC
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 6, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN, A BIRD FLEW INTO THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN INTO A POLE, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
STEERING
Aug 6, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH WITH THE WINDOWS DOWN, A BIRD FLEW INTO THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL. VEHICLE RAN INTO A POLE, AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY UNTIL AFTER THE ACCIDENT. *AK
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jul 29, 1999
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER THEN WENT OUT. AFTER PULLING OVER THE DRIVER DISCOVERED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FUSE BOX. DEALER COULD NOT FIND THE REASON FOR FIRE. *AK
Fire
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
May 10, 1999
Incident date: Oct 5, 1996
STEERING KNUCKLE BROKE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL, RESULTING IN A COLLISION. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS
Mar 25, 1999
AIR BAG'S COMPUTER MODULE IS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE ABS LIGHT TO STAY ON. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jun 22, 1998
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON CRASH THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS. THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DEMOLISHED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALLED.AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Jan 31, 1999
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MPH ,FELL ASLEEP BEHIND THE WHEEL, HIT GUARDRAIL HEAD-ON, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING INJURIES. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 15, 1999
Incident date: Feb 16, 1998
STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING, COMPLETELY STOPPED AND NEVER RESTARTED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 18, 1998
#1: TRANSMISSION GIVES VERY HARD SHIFT WHEN FIRST GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. ALSO VERY HARD DOWN SHIFT THAT SHAKES ENTIRE CAR WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. #2: TRANSMISSION FAILS TO RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING DURING VERY LONG DISTANCE DRIVES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON A 400 MILE DRIVE DURING THE MOUNT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Dec 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 18, 1998
#1: TRANSMISSION GIVES VERY HARD SHIFT WHEN FIRST GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. ALSO VERY HARD DOWN SHIFT THAT SHAKES ENTIRE CAR WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. #2: TRANSMISSION FAILS TO RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING DURING VERY LONG DISTANCE DRIVES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON A 400 MILE DRIVE DURING THE MOUNT... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Dec 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 18, 1998
#1: TRANSMISSION GIVES VERY HARD SHIFT WHEN FIRST GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. ALSO VERY HARD DOWN SHIFT THAT SHAKES ENTIRE CAR WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. #2: TRANSMISSION FAILS TO RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING DURING VERY LONG DISTANCE DRIVES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON A 400 MILE DRIVE DURING THE MOUNT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 27, 1998
Incident date: Mar 18, 1998
#1: TRANSMISSION GIVES VERY HARD SHIFT WHEN FIRST GOING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. ALSO VERY HARD DOWN SHIFT THAT SHAKES ENTIRE CAR WHEN SLOWING TO A STOP. #2: TRANSMISSION FAILS TO RESPOND WHEN ACCELERATING DURING VERY LONG DISTANCE DRIVES. THIS HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON A 400 MILE DRIVE DURING THE MOUNT... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Nov 30, 1998
Incident date: Apr 4, 1997
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH POWER WINDOWS. POWER WINDOW MOTOR BURNED OUT, CAUSING THE WINDOWS NOT OPERATE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Nov 17, 1998
WITHIN 6 MONTHS TIME FRAME CONSUMER HAS REPLACED BRAKE SYSTEM 3 TIMES.DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE DEFECT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 6, 1998
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN DRIVING AND STOPS . INCIDENT OCCURS. WHEN MOVING THE VEHICLE JUMPS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER FAILED. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND RADIO.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER FAILED. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND RADIO.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER FAILED. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND RADIO.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Oct 10, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
TRANSMISSION/COMPUTER FAILED. ALSO REPLACED CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND RADIO.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 21, 1998
Incident date: Aug 18, 1998
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, PREVENTING THE DRIVER FROM EXITING THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 HYUNDAI SONATA
38 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT | 2 |
| 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 |
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v
19-GI-006H
Oct 14, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and m
5NP-S9D9P-10
Sep 2, 2016
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT).
TSB-11-BR-002
May 1, 2011
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
HYUNDAI: ALL SONATA HYBRIDS. BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE. *RM
0290009
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG
9806-9836004
Aug 18, 1998
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SHOP MANUAL ON DOHC SPARK PLUG WIRE ROUTING. *YC
9850002
Aug 18, 1998
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SPECIFICATION ON REAR BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS. *YC
9836005
Jul 1, 1998
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION ON CONFIGURATION OF CONNECTORS. *YC
9880005
Apr 1, 1998
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WIND NOISE IN THE AREA AROUND THE RIGHT
9890005
Mar 1, 1998
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT ON AIRBAG REPAIR KIT PART NUMBERS. *TT
97110120014
Nov 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROVIDED PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BLOCK HEATER. *YC
97100120012
Oct 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION ON CYLINDER HEAD BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *YC
97090140029
Sep 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR AND IDLE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *YC
970901400131
Sep 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
MODIFIED TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULES. *YC
96400031
Jul 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CUSTOMER MAY EXPERIENCE HARSH SHIFTING UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS. *TT
9640023
Jul 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXPERIENCING MILD ENGINE SURGE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
96400031
Jul 1, 1997
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
INFORMATION CONCERNING FAULT CODES CAUSED BY THE TRANSAXLE TESTER. *AK
9740013
May 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MODIFIED TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULES. *TW
9790005
Feb 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *TW
9740002
Jan 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW
9640023
Oct 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
MILD ENGINE SURGE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TW
9501006
Aug 1, 1995
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE REAR GAS SHOCK ABSORBERS WITHLOT NUMBERS OF 5C4 AND 5C9 WITH PRODUCTION DATES OF 3/2795 THROUGH 7/19/95. *TW
9540005
Jun 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SONATA TORQUE CONVERTER FASTENERS. *TW
9550003
Jun 1, 1995
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHING AND MOUNTING CLAMP HAVE BEEN CHANGED. *TW
9520004
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
9520005
May 1, 1995
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
UNKNOWN
9540002
Apr 1, 1995
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
UNKNOWN
9590006
Apr 1, 1995
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE POINTS TO THE E MARK WHEN 4-5 GALLONS REMAIN IN THE FUEL TANK OR THE FUEL INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE APPROACHES THE E MARK. *TW
9520001
Feb 1, 1995
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
LOW ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI SONATA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE18003
Opened: Mar 16, 2018 , Closed: Aug 30, 2019
Air bags may be disabled during crash
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE18-003 on 3/16/18 to investigate incidents involving crashes, resulting in significant collision related damage, where the frontal airbags failed to deploy. ODI reviewed complaint data, available design, test, and field data on the model year (MY) 2... Read more
PE16018
Opened: Dec 27, 2016 , Closed: Oct 23, 2017
Front Passenger Seat Belt Anchor Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation on December 27, 2016 based on two ODI consumer complaints reporting a failure of the front passenger seat belt to remain connected to the seat belt anchor and pre-tensioner during a crash.On March 8, 2017 Hyundai Motor America (Hyun... Read more
PE16010
Opened: Sep 3, 2016 , Closed: Feb 22, 2017
Electronic Parking Brake
The Office of Defects Investigation opened this investigation on September 3, 2016 based on four reports alleging the rear brakes locked or applied while driving without brake pedal application. One of the reports alleged a fire in the right rear wheel area.The vehicles subject to the investigation ... Read more
PE14023
Opened: Jul 22, 2014 , Closed: Dec 1, 2014
Seat Belt Buckle Electrical Malfunction
On July 22, 2014 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a preliminary evaluation to further analyze allegations of seat belt pretensioner malfunctions on model year (MY) 2006-2008 Hyundai Sonata vehicles.ODI received 131 unique reports alleging a failure within the seat belt pretensioner s... Read more
PE10035
Opened: Aug 27, 2010 , Closed: Feb 7, 2011
Steering Shaft Separation
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) is aware of 7 complaints and field reports and 10 warranty claims on the subject vehicles that allege the intermediate steering shaft became loose or in some cases separated from the upper steering column and/or the steering gearbox, causing (or potentially ... Read more
PE08071
Opened: Dec 15, 2008 , Closed: May 29, 2009
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE LACERATION HAZARD
THE MANUFACTURER HAS ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL NOTIFICATION AS A RESULT OF THIS INVESTIGATION.THE RECALL AFFECTS 91,202 MY 2002-2003 SUBJECT VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JANUARY 28, 2002, THROUGH MARCH 22, 2003.THE VEHICLE RECALL POPULATION WAS DEFINED BY THE MANUFACTURER'S USE OF A NEW SUPPLIER FOR THE CHRO... Read more
PE08029
Opened: Apr 22, 2008 , Closed: Aug 21, 2008
FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED PRELIMINARY EVALUATION, PE08-029, ON APRIL 22, 2008, BASED ON 40 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999 THROUGH 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES.COMPLAINTS DESCRIBE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE VEHICLE SUB-FRAME IN THE A... Read more
PE05059
Opened: Nov 7, 2005 , Closed: May 11, 2006
TIRE VALVE STEM FAILURES
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE), PE05-059, BASED ON NINE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS OF TIRE VALVE STEM FAILURES.THE ALLEGED VALVE STEM FAILURES OCCURRED ONLY AFTER TIRE REPLACEMENT FROM THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (OE) TIRE (MICHELIN 205/65R15 ENERGY MXV4 PLUS) TO ... Read more
DP03001
Opened: Mar 26, 2003 , Closed: Aug 1, 2003
IMPROPER FRONTAL AIR BAG PERFORMANCE
HYUNDAI HAS RECEIVED 49 REPORTS FROM CUSTOMERS STATING THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.EXAMINATION OF SUPLIMENTAL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO ODI BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE REPORTED CASES IT APPEARED THAT THE NECESSARY AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT THRESHOLD WAS NOT MET.THE... Read more
PE93061
Opened: Jul 8, 1993 , Closed: Nov 30, 1993
PASS.RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL
There is no summary currently available
HYUNDAI SONATA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI SONATA across all model years (1989, 2026).
141
Total Recalls
22,165
Total Complaints
10
Investigations
1,201
Reported Crashes
681
Reported Fires
27
Reported Deaths
HYUNDAI SONATA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2025 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 71 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 136 | View |
| 2022 | 3 | 139 | View |
| 2021 | 4 | 170 | View |
| 2020 | 4 | 258 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 206 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 544 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 995 | View |
| 2016 | 6 | 992 | View |
| 2015 | 9 | 1,642 | View |
| 2014 | 7 | 1,077 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 2,641 | View |
| 2012 | 8 | 2,272 | View |
| 2011 | 14 | 4,609 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 415 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 612 | View |
| 2008 | 5 | 554 | View |
| 2007 | 7 | 906 | View |
| 2006 | 11 | 1,422 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 217 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 288 | View |
| 2003 | 6 | 249 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 407 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 293 | View |
| 2000 | 4 | 378 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 187 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 68 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 74 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 1995 (current) | 2 | 93 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 41 | View |
| 1990 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 18 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 4 | View |