1999 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata. The newest campaign is 09V124000. NHTSA received the report on 16 Apr 2009. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension. NHTSA has 114 complaints on file for this model year. 3 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 09V124000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
4 campaigns, newest first. 586,127 units in total.
- 09V124000Suspension
- 02V105000Air Bags / Side/Window
- 01V347000Air Bags
- 00V259001Electrical System / Wiring
09V124000Received . 188,282 units.
Suspension
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of 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 applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact the hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 089. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
02V105000Received . 145,355 units.
Air Bags / Side/Window
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector which mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the side impact air bags and could prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will more securely fasten the side impact air bag wiring harnesses and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification began may 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
01V347000Received . 86,513 units.
Air Bags
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector that mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the driver and/or passenger seat-mounted side impact air bag(s).
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during an accident where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bags could increase the risk of injury during an accident where side impact air bag deployment is intended.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will more securely fasten the front seat side impact air bag wiring harness and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification will occur in six mailings on may 27, june 3, june 10, june 17, june 24, and july 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V259001Received . 165,977 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: some sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5 liter v-6 engines and all elantra model vehicles may have experienced intermittent low-speed engine stalling, which could occur if the maf (mass air flow) sensor electrical signal is interrupted as a result of engine vibration transmitted to the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will re-route the maf sensor connector wiring harness.
Report filed by HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 039/040. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
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Complaints by component
114 complaints, 165 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 1999 Hyundai Sonata
- All 1999 vehicles
| Component | 1999 Sonata | All 1999 vehicles | Sonata, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 193.9 | 44.4 | 116.4 | 32 |
| Air Bags | 175.8 | 51.1 | 180.7 | 29 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 133.3 | 130.7 | 79.2 | 22 |
| Electrical System | 90.9 | 79.2 | 76.2 | 15 |
| Power Train | 78.8 | 96.5 | 68.9 | 13 |
| Suspension | 54.5 | 89.9 | 50.9 | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 48.5 | 19.9 | 27.9 | 8 |
| Visibility | 42.4 | 47.3 | 97.2 | 7 |
| Unknown or Other | 30.3 | 18.4 | 11.1 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 30.3 | 142.3 | 80 | 5 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 18.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 11
- Complaints that report a fire
- 3
- Injuries in the complaints
- 22
- Deaths in the complaints
- 0
- Date of the newest complaint
- 21 Sep 2010
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA08016 | Engineering analysis | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | Structure / Frame and Members | 21 Aug 2008 | 20 Apr 2009 | 09V124000 |
| PE08029 | Preliminary evaluation | FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION | Structure / Frame and Members | 22 Apr 2008 | 21 Aug 2008 | |
| DP03001 | Defect petition | IMPROPER FRONTAL AIR BAG PERFORMANCE | Air Bags / Frontal | 26 Mar 2003 | 1 Aug 2003 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
- 19870
- 19893
- 19903
- 19911
- 19921
- 19931
- 19941
- 19952
- 19961
- 19972
- 19981
- 19994
- 20004
- 20013
- 20027
- 20036
- 20041
- 20051
- 20069
- 20075
- 20083
- 20092
- 20102
- 201114
- 20128
- 20139
- 20147
- 20159
- 20166
- 20173
- 20181
- 20204
- 20213
- 20223
- 20232
- 20241
- 20261
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1999 Hyundai SonataThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1999 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/hyundai/sonata/1999/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Hyundai Motor Company
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata?
- 586,127 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Hyundai Sonata have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Sonata, model years 1987 to 2026. 4 of them name the 1999 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 1999 Hyundai Sonata name most often?
- Structure: 32 of 165 component mentions, or 193.9 per 1,000. For all 1999 vehicles the figure is 44.4 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata open?
- No. Each of the 3 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.