2008 HYUNDAI Sonata Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2013-04-01	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH	Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai’s recall campaign number is 110.
2013-08-12	SUSPENSION:REAR	Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai’s recall number is 113.
2013-04-01	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT	Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate. Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai’s recall campaign number is 110.
2009-04-07	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS. Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
2008-04-10	AIR BAGS	HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,308 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE PURPOSE OF THE OCS IS TO DISABLE THE RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT FRONT AIR BAG WHEN IT DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM OR SMALL CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG IS DISABLED TO PREVENT INJURIES TO A CHILD THAT MAY RESULT FROM A RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG INFLATION DURING A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL VERIFY THAT THE OCS DOES NOT PROPERLY RECOGNIZE A PROPERLY SEATED ADULT OCCUPANT. AFTER VERIFICATION, DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY AND SHIP IT TO AN EVALUATION AND REPAIR FACILITY. THIS FACILITY WILL EVALUATE AND REPAIR OR REPROGRAM THE SEAT CUSHION AND OCS AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 26, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
2008-03-07	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ALIGNED PROPERLY AND FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Remedy: HYUNDAI-KIA DEALERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR SUPPLY TO HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA. NONE OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE SOLD AS RETAIL. AS A RESULT, AN OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

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4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

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Date			Component
2018-10-17
2017-11-15
2014-09-08			electrical/battery
2013-04-24			OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)

415 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

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Date			Component
2015-03-18			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE \| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10695015
2011-11-28			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10437619
2007-12-31			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10213310
2007-12-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10212615
2007-11-19			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10209390
2007-11-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10209742
2011-08-03			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH ODI Number: 10416963
2016-11-10			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10925308
2016-11-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10923929
2016-10-27			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10919315
2017-07-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11004939
2017-07-10			AIR BAGS \| SEATS ODI Number: 11003945
2017-06-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11002589
2017-05-04			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10983443
2017-04-29			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEATS ODI Number: 10981439
2017-04-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 10979381
2017-04-26			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ODI Number: 10980808
2017-04-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 10972350
2017-04-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10970794
2017-04-08			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10971426
2017-04-10			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10971552
2017-04-10			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10971551
2017-04-10			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10971550
2017-03-28			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10969196
2017-07-31			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11011646
2016-09-19			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10907640
2016-08-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10902010
2016-08-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10899472
2016-08-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10897515
2016-08-04			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10893257
2017-03-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10960113
2017-02-19			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10955519
2017-01-27			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10948045
2020-12-14			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11383271
2020-11-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11377205
2016-12-26			ENGINE ODI Number: 10937487
2016-12-23			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10937210
2016-12-29			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10938676
2016-12-17			AIR BAGS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| SEATS ODI Number: 10935937
2016-12-05			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10930097
2016-12-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10935960
2016-11-29			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10928518
2016-11-29			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10928512
2020-09-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 11353478
2020-09-04			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11353190
2020-08-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11351053
2020-06-28			EXTERIOR LIGHTING \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11331347
2020-06-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11331346
2020-04-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11322190
2020-04-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11322507
2020-03-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 11318622
2020-02-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11310779
2020-01-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11298581
2019-12-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11288558
2019-11-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11282080
2019-10-28			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11271639
2019-10-26			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11271197
2019-08-15			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11244305
2019-08-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11244556
2019-07-29			STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11240416
2019-09-20			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11256802
2019-09-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11254215
2019-09-08			AIR BAGS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11254025
2019-09-03			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11252967
2019-03-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 11192822
2019-04-01			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11193225
2019-04-02			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11193377
2019-04-03			BACK OVER PREVENTION \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11193527
2019-07-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11230863
2019-01-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11172655
2019-02-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11174408
2018-08-26			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11122460
2018-08-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11122923
2018-06-04			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11099472
2018-05-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11093329
2018-04-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11091065
2018-04-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11089064
2019-02-21			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11181607
2019-02-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11182713
2018-03-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11078468
2018-02-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11074357
2018-02-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11067106
2018-12-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 11156692
2018-11-14			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11151393
2018-11-14			AIR BAGS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 11151457
2018-10-16			ENGINE ODI Number: 11140577
2018-08-12			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 11119456
2018-07-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11114450
2018-06-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11104024
2018-01-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11065580
2018-01-11			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11062312
2018-01-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 11063341
2018-01-01			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11057874
2017-12-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11054282
2017-12-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11052099
2017-11-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| STEERING ODI Number: 11046606
2017-11-13			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 11045619
2017-10-15			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 11033461
2017-08-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 11020163
2017-08-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 11019972
2017-08-24			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11019293
2016-07-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10887375
2016-07-24			AIR BAGS \| ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10888023
2016-06-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10876387
2016-06-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10873309
2016-06-01			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10871860
2016-05-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10864187
2016-04-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10861393
2016-04-11			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10854912
2016-04-13			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10855222
2016-04-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10852964
2016-04-01			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10852975
2016-03-11			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10846078
2016-02-07			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10824734
2016-01-27			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10822639
2016-01-16			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10820598
2015-12-23			STEERING ODI Number: 10812001
2016-01-06			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10818314
2015-11-09			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10789276
2015-10-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 10787456
2015-10-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10785577
2015-09-28			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10778056
2015-10-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10779062
2015-09-21			TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ODI Number: 10766394
2015-09-19			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10765313
2015-07-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10745437
2015-07-28			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10744473
2015-06-11			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10724761
2015-06-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10726441
2015-06-09			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10724263
2015-05-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10716642
2015-05-26			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10721382
2015-05-22			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10720987
2015-04-30			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10713919
2015-04-27			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10713245
2015-04-18			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10706461
2015-04-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10705315
2015-03-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 10701408
2015-03-18			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE \| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10695015
2015-03-12			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10693958
2015-03-11			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10693745
2015-01-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 10677084
2015-01-19			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10676493
2015-01-03			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10669875
2014-12-31			AIR BAGS \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10669333
2014-12-27			TIRES ODI Number: 10668508
2014-12-13			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10664078
2014-12-08			ENGINE ODI Number: 10662992
2014-11-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10661324
2014-11-24			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10660503
2014-11-14			ENGINE ODI Number: 10654904
2014-10-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10650150
2014-10-16			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10644997
2014-10-03			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10641290
2014-09-23			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10638456
2014-09-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10632905
2014-09-12			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10632892
2014-08-30			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10629597
2014-08-29			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10629286
2014-08-29			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10629284
2014-08-21			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10627152
2014-08-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 10622087
2014-08-15			ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10622641
2014-08-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10621630
2014-08-04			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10618862
2014-08-04			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10618861
2014-08-07			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10620637
2014-08-01			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10618232
2014-08-07			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10619631
2014-07-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10617410
2014-08-01			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10618142
2014-07-29			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10617106
2014-07-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 10615158
2014-07-21			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10615152
2014-07-28			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10616820
2014-07-16			SERVICE BRAKES \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10610963
2014-07-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10609161
2014-07-08			UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10608846
2014-07-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10608454
2014-06-09			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10597079
2014-05-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10594253
2014-05-22			ENGINE ODI Number: 10593540
2014-05-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ODI Number: 10587391
2014-05-10			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10587594
2014-04-29			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10585577
2014-04-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 10585397
2014-04-10			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| STEERING ODI Number: 10579047
2014-03-26			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10574982
2014-03-22			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10574198
2014-03-22			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10574195
2014-02-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10565124
2014-02-19			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10564907
2014-02-21			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10565347
2014-01-13			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10559566
2013-12-31			ENGINE ODI Number: 10557976
2013-12-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10556371
2013-11-28			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10554070
2013-12-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10554930
2013-11-29			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10554136
2013-12-09			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10555314
2013-12-02			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10554433
2013-12-02			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10554424
2013-12-02			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10554416
2013-12-02			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10554412
2013-11-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10553671
2013-11-28			TIRES ODI Number: 10554090
2013-11-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10553511
2013-11-10			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10551683
2013-11-08			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10551506
2013-10-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10548434
2013-10-18			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10548379
2013-11-03			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10550706
2013-10-16			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10548152
2013-09-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 10545342
2013-09-02			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10538357
2013-09-12			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10543229
2013-09-02			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10538401
2013-08-24			SEATS ODI Number: 10537065
2013-07-23			STRUCTURE:BODY \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10526409
2013-07-15			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10524801
2013-07-11			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10524321
2013-07-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 10522860
2013-06-14			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10519845
2013-05-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10513441
2013-06-07			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10515682
2013-05-16			EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY ODI Number: 10512347
2013-05-10			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10511367
2013-05-05			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS \| SEATS ODI Number: 10510714
2013-04-25			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10509553
2013-05-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID ODI Number: 10510476
2013-04-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10505226
2013-03-22			AIR BAGS \| SEATS ODI Number: 10504179
2013-03-04			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10501301
2013-02-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10499299
2013-02-07			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10496691
2013-01-24			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10494599
2013-01-19			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10493520
2013-01-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10494552
2012-12-28			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10490392
2012-12-27			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10490239
2012-12-22			AIR BAGS \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10489527
2012-12-29			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10490426
2012-12-29			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10490425
2012-11-07			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10483652
2012-09-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10476562
2012-09-26			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10477111
2012-09-06			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10474155
2012-09-12			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10475234
2012-08-28			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10472840
2012-08-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10470797
2012-08-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 10472837
2012-08-03			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10469074
2012-07-26			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10467807
2012-08-01			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10468830
2012-07-09			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS \| SEATS ODI Number: 10464750
2012-06-19			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10462241
2012-06-18			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10462045
2012-06-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10460703
2012-05-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 10459514
2012-06-03			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10460379
2012-06-10			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10461123
2012-05-25			VISIBILITY \| VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10459622
2012-06-12			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10461395
2012-05-24			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10459603
2012-05-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10459357
2012-05-01			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10457044
2012-05-09			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10457850
2012-05-16			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 10458752
2012-03-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10453623
2012-02-28			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10449634
2012-02-21			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10448817
2012-01-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK ODI Number: 10444056
2012-01-16			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10443979
2012-01-01			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10442038
2012-01-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10442638
2012-01-09			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10443242
2012-01-09			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10443198
2011-11-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10435376
2011-11-28			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10437619
2011-10-26			AIR BAGS \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10432896
2011-10-06			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10428966
2011-10-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10429232
2011-10-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10430697
2011-09-17			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10425898
2011-09-28			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10427816
2011-09-29			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10427947
2011-08-31			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10422713
2011-09-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10423246
2011-08-26			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10421550
2011-08-09			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10418275
2011-08-03			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT ODI Number: 10416963
2011-08-09			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10418191
2011-07-28			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10415462
2011-07-25			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10415092
2011-07-17			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10413221
2011-07-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10414861
2011-07-05			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10410452
2011-06-06			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10406298
2011-06-13			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10406103
2011-06-19			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10407417
2011-05-21			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10402254
2011-05-24			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10402551
2011-05-06			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10399302
2011-04-14			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10396501
2011-03-22			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10392549
2011-03-29			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10393580
2011-03-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10386320
2011-02-11			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10381575
2011-02-05			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10380826
2011-02-04			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10380802
2011-02-01			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10379814
2011-01-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10377608
2011-01-21			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10378119
2010-11-16			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10366490
2010-11-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10363867
2010-11-03			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10363854
2010-10-17			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ODI Number: 10360852
2010-10-18			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10361008
2010-10-16			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10360754
2010-09-28			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10357999
2010-09-21			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10356794
2010-09-28			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10358124
2010-09-07			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10354327
2010-09-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10353751
2010-09-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10354738
2010-08-26			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10352207
2010-08-26			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10352001
2010-08-15			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10349476
2010-08-16			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10349631
2010-08-19			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10350625
2010-07-27			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10345668
2010-07-31			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10346483
2010-07-19			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10344103
2010-07-25			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10345166
2010-07-26			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10345317
2010-07-06			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10341583
2010-07-05			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10341425
2010-07-12			SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC ODI Number: 10342819
2010-07-12			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10342790
2010-06-29			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10340701
2010-07-01			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10340935
2010-06-18			AIR BAGS \| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS ODI Number: 10339064
2010-06-12			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10335982
2010-06-15			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10336460
2010-06-24			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10339829
2010-06-25			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10339965
2010-06-01			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10333987
2010-06-01			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10334059
2010-05-17			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10330911
2010-05-21			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10331619
2010-04-30			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10328206
2010-04-23			AIR BAGS \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10327138
2010-05-05			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10329057
2010-04-30			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10328218
2010-03-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10322076
2010-03-30			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10322778
2010-03-15			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT \| SUSPENSION \| TIRES ODI Number: 10318624
2010-03-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10316199
2010-03-01			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10315266
2010-02-22			SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC ODI Number: 10312881
2010-02-15			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10310482
2010-02-15			SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC ODI Number: 10310703
2010-02-10			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10308451
2010-01-18			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10300213
2010-01-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10302223
2009-12-29			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10297331
2009-12-07			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10294699
2009-11-17			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10292481
2009-10-28			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10290185
2009-09-23			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10284992
2009-09-30			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10285803
2009-09-21			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10284718
2009-08-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10281466
2009-08-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10279407
2009-08-02			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10279094
2009-07-10			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10276312
2009-07-09			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10276289
2009-07-27			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10278499
2009-07-26			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10278328
2009-06-26			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10275070
2009-06-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10274015
2009-07-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10275723
2009-06-26			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10275009
2009-06-10			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10273455
2009-05-18			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10269069
2009-06-10			SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC ODI Number: 10273293
2009-04-22			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10266367
2009-04-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10265743
2009-03-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10263735
2009-01-15			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10255133
2008-12-03			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10250645
2008-11-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10247823
2008-11-13			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10248670
2008-11-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10249087
2008-11-19			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10249281
2008-10-10			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10245888
2008-09-30			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10244002
2008-09-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10243366
2008-09-08			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10241514
2008-09-19			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10242913
2008-07-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10236112
2008-07-30			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10236465
2008-07-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10233041
2008-07-17			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10234696
2008-04-29			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10226048
2008-02-06			AIR BAGS \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10217127
2008-02-12			AIR BAGS \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER \| TIRES ODI Number: 10217807
2007-12-31			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10213310
2007-12-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10212615
2007-11-19			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10209390
2007-11-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10209742
2013-10-29			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH \| VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10550200
2015-06-03			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10723100
2011-04-01			VISIBILITY ODI Number: 10394000
2010-01-25			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10302200

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4 Investigations for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

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 system, which was typically preceded by srs light illumination.odi requested more information from hyundai in order to understand the nature of the failure and how the airbag deployment algorithm, the seat belt pretensioners, and/or the airbag function may be affected. in response to odi’s information request (ir), hyundai submitted 764 unique consumer and field reports and 19,847 warranty claims related to a failure in the front seat belt buckle assembly potentially causing a malfunction of the seat belt pretensioners.in it's response, hyundai advised that if the resistance specifications for the seat belt buckle pretensioner circuit, located in the seat belt stalk, exceed the nominal range, a diagnostic trouble code will be set and the srs warning indicator lamp will illuminate.the presence of this stored code will not affect the ability of the srs control module (srscm) to detect a collision and command deployment of the pretensioners and airbags, if warranted.in fact, the wiring harness connector may be unplugged from the seat belt buckle pretensioner, and the signal to deploy the pretensioner will still be commanded and recorded.my 2006-2008 sonata’s utilize a dual pretensioner system by incorporating pretensioners into both the driver and front passenger seat belt retractor and the seat belt buckle assembly.the retractor pretensioner is located inside the b-pillar and winds (pretensions) the seat belt webbing back into the retractor housing during a collision, helping to remove seat belt slack and restrain the upper torso and hips.in contrast, the buckle pretensioner is located within the stalk of the seat belt assembly and acts to supplement lower limb protection.both pretensioners are controlled by the srscm but utilize separate wiring and connectors.the seat belt retractor pretensioner circuitry and operation is independent of the seat belt buckle pretensioner connector and circuitry.hyundai produced analysis indicating that increased resistance in the seat belt pretensioner which occurs in vehicle service does not result in a loss of buckle pretensioner.hyundai further advised that in the unlikely event that a seat belt buckle pretensioner may not deploy due to increased resistance, the retractor pretensioner would still activate.hyundai advised that the subject vehicles maintain their 5 star nhtsa safety rating using the retractor based pretensioner only.odi notes that my 2009-10 sonatas reverted back to a single pretensioner system, and do not utilize seat belt buckle pretensioners. hyundai advised its intention to initiate a warranty extension program to address concerns with the seat belt buckle prentensioner faults in my 2006-2008 hyundai sonata vehicles.this action will extend the warranty coverage for this issue for 15 years or 250,000 miles, whichever occurs first.given hyundai's action and the minimal safety consequence this issue presents, further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.the agency will monitor the issue and reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. the odi complaints cited above can be reviewed at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid, see the pe14-023 investigative file for a list of the odi numbers.

In a letter dated august 9, 2013, hyundai-kia america technical center, inc. (hyundai) notified nhtsa that hyundaiis conducting a safety recall (13v-354) involving approximately 239,000 vehicles involving model year (my) 2006 through 2010 hyundai sonata vehicles (approximately 215,000)produced beginning on march 1, 2005 through january 21, 2010 and model year (my) 2006 through 2011 hyundai azera vehicles (approximately 24,000) produced beginning on september 27, 2005 through november 22, 2010 that are registered in and operated or originally sold in the following 20 "salt belt" states and the district of columbia: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin.hyundai will also inform dealers to inspect/repair vehicles that were previously registered in salt belt states but are currently registered elsewhere. hyundai is conducting the recall to remedy a defect involving internal corrosion of the rear sub frame that may lead to separation of the rear upper/lower control arm(s) at their respective mounting points and/or separation of the axle from the transaxle where they meet.this could result in a loss of vehicle control and/or vehicle disablement which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.in response to nhtsa’s information request (ir) letter, hyundai stated the azera vehicles utilizes the identical cross member and upper/lower rear control arm components as the subject (sonata) vehicles.in analysis of both vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) data submitted to the office of defects investigation (odi) and consumer complaint data submitted to hyundai, odi identified 19 non-duplicative reports alleging excessive corrosion of the rear sub frame. all of the complaint vehicles were either originally sold or registered at the time of the incident in one of the salt belt states.of these 19 reports, 9 alleged either a suspension component separation or a fracture of the vehicle's rear cross member assembly.similarly, odi identified 8 warranty claims of rear sub frame replacement in data submitted by hyundai due to excessive corrosion, all of which involved vehicles originally sold or operated in a salt belt state. based on hyundai's decision to conduct a safety recall, (13v-354) this investigation is closed.the voqs cited above can be viewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/searchnhtsaid under the following identification numbers: 10535115, 10534110, 10525976, 10524726, 10521520, 10508368, 10505463, 10490073, 10486752, 10486435, 1048354, 10473922, and 10437887.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2014-07-22	2014-12-01	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2014-07-22	2014-12-01	AIR BAGS
2013-03-25	2013-08-20	SUSPENSION:REAR
2014-07-22	2014-12-01	SEAT BELTS

Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

64 Service Alerts for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

Date	Description
2022-07-14	190000 TIRES Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2022-07-28	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-10	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-05-21	100000 POWER TRAIN Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleâ¿¿s ownerâ¿¿s manual. ï¿· Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ï¿· Use of other DCT and IV Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-30	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-23	030000 BRAKES (PWS) This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-03-10	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-19	190000 TIRES This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet⿝ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin describes the Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay setup process for Display Audio Value (Non⿿Navigation) devices. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-30	030000 BRAKES (PWS) This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-11-19	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet⿝ must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-17	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING This bulletin provides the calibration procedure for the engine bearing clearance tester. The bearing clearance tester is already pre-calibrated, but additional calibration may be required due to variable shop compressor air pressure when t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-12-15	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides information on wheel cleaning procedure and cleaning agent recommendations. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-06	190000 TIRES This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-06	200000 WHEELS This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-23	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⿢ A Battery SOC alert – low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⿢ A 30 Day alert – vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-23	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⿢ A Battery SOC alert – low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⿢ A 30 Day alert – vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-05-01	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-14	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-14	350000 EQUIPMENT This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-14	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-17	100000 POWER TRAIN The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-17	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-04-17	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-04	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-11-04	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-10-14	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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-01-16	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-02-05	020000 SUSPENSION This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-15	100000 POWER TRAIN This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2019-04-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot b Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2010-12-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: A REVISED PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-02-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE HYUNDAI 2006-2008 SONATA: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING SERVICE PRCEDURES TO REPAIR THE SYMPTOM OF AN AIRBAG WARNING WITH DTC CODE, B1701 OR B1706. *LJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-01	073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HYUNDAI: THE THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) BODY, ON SOME VEHIICLES, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED, DUE TO DEPOSITS FOUND AT VALVE-TO-BORE INTERFACE. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-01	060000 ENGINE (PWS) HYUNDAI: THE THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) BODY, ON SOME VEHIICLES, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED, DUE TO DEPOSITS FOUND AT VALVE-TO-BORE INTERFACE. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) HYUNDAI: DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE INTERNAL CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY, INFORMATION IS PROVIDED REGARDING THE REPLACING OF THE PCM AND A POSSIBLE WARRANTY CLAIM. MODELS 2011-2013 ELANTRA, 2010-2013 GENESIS COUPE, 2010-2013 SANTA FE, 200 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-05-01	046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK HYUNDAI: ALL SONATA HYBRIDS. BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-02-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM RELATED DTC P2135 OR DTC P0638. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-11-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE ECM UPDATE – MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ON WITH DTC P0110 OR P0300, EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NO SYSTEM FAULTS. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-05-30	220000 SEATS OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) REPROGRAMMING ON CERTAIN 2006-2008 MODEL YEAR SONATAS. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-08-09	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-09-02	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS, ATTRIBUTES, AND PRECAUTIONS OF THE 7-SPEED DRY-TYPE DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-10-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770. INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOIDS MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-10-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) HYUNDAI: ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0746, P0748, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770. INCORRECT OPERATION OF THE TRANSAXLE SOLENOIDS MAY RESULT IN THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS-CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-09-09	072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP HYUNDAI: PROCEDURE INFORMATION PROVIDED ON SYMPTOMS AND INSPECTION OF FUEL LEVEL SENDER WITH CERTAIN SYMPTOMS. MODELS 2006-2011 SONATA, 2012 GENESIS, 2010 TUCSON. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-11-01	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY HYUNDAI: SUN VISOR REPLACEMENT (SERVICE CAMPAIGN T97). THE SUN VISOR MAY NOT STAY IN THE STORED (UP) POSITION. BULLETIN PROVIDES THE SERVICE PROCEDURE TO REPLACE THE SUN VISOR ASSEMBLIES. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-09-01	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL HYUNDAI: NF CENTER ARM REST; LOOSE MATERIAL. TO INSPECT THE CENTER ARM RESTS OF SOME 2009 SONATAS FOR LOOSE MATERIAL AND TO REPLACE THE ARM RESTS IF NECESSARY. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-09-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER HYUNDAI: NF CENTER ARM REST; LOOSE MATERIAL. TO INSPECT THE CENTER ARM RESTS OF SOME 2009 SONATAS FOR LOOSE MATERIAL AND TO REPLACE THE ARM RESTS IF NECESSARY. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-01	072000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY HYUNDAI: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND SYMPTOMS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ERRATIC OR UNRESPONSIVE FUEL GAUGE OR FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REACH FULL LEVEL AFTER FILLING UP. MODELS 2012-2014 GENESIS, 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-05-01	091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM HYUNDAI: INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR FUEL LEVEL SENDER AND SYMPTOMS OF CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, ERRATIC OR UNRESPONSIVE FUEL GAUGE OR FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT REACH FULL LEVEL AFTER FILLING UP. MODELS 2012-2014 GENESIS, 20 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2010-04-01	355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS HYUNDAI: LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. EFFECTIVE 6/2/08, FMVSS 110 (FMVSS 110) SETS A THRESHOLD FOR CORRECTING LOAD CAPACITY INFORMATION INDICATED ON TIRE PLACARDS WHEN VEHICLE WEIGHT HAS BEEN INCREASED Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-04-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: MIL ON DTC P2135 OR P0638 OR COLD ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION- TPS REPLACEMENT & ECM UPDATE. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EITHER SLIGHT ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT COLD WARM UP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE ETC (ELEC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-04-01	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE HYUNDAI: MIL ON DTC P2135 OR P0638 OR COLD ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION- TPS REPLACEMENT & ECM UPDATE. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EITHER SLIGHT ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION AT COLD WARM UP OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE ETC (ELEC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2010-08-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: DTC P2135/P0638 OR COLD ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION; TPS REPLACEMENT AND ECM UPDATE. SOME 2.7L, 3.3L OR 3.8L ENGINES IN MODELS IDENTIFIED IN THE APPLICABILITY LIST MAY EXPERIENCE ONE OR MORE OF THE CONDITIONS LISTED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-05-01	355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS ALL VEHICLES RETAILED BEGINNING ON JUE 2, 2008 THAT MEET THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT CRITERIA ABOVE. LABEL REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE LOADING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 110. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-05-01	141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE OCCUPATION CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS) “PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF” INDICATOR LIGHT MAY NOT TURN OFF WHEN SMALL STATURE ADULTS ARE SEATED IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. REPROGRAMMING – CAMPAIGN 083. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-05-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) ECM AND TCM UPDATE – VIBRATION, SHUDDER OR BOOM NOISE AT 38-42 MPH. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-10-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM RELATED DTC P2135 ( FORCED LIMITED POWER) OR DTC P0638 (POWER MANAGEMENT). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-10-01	353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL HYUNDAI: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH THE ETC (ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL) SYSTEM RELATED DTC P2135 ( FORCED LIMITED POWER) OR DTC P0638 (POWER MANAGEMENT). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-08-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE HYUNDAI: INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE ECU UPDATE FOR HEV ACTIVE AIR FLAP (AAF). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-08-01	118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE HYUNDAI: INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR THE ECU UPDATE FOR HEV ACTIVE AIR FLAP (AAF). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

6 Recalls for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

4 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

415 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

4 Investigations for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata

64 Service Alerts for 2008 HYUNDAI Sonata