2006 Hyundai Sonata
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,047 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 5th highest complaint count among 26 Sonata model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 43 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 38 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipJan 9, 2018
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2006-2011 Hyundai Azera and 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles. Water may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical short .
An electrical short within the ABS Module may cause an engine compartment fire, even when the car is turned off, increasing the risk of an injury.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install a relay in the vehicle's main junction box to prevent the risk of an ABS short-circuit while the car is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2018. Owners may call Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 172.
Campaign 18V026000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearAug 12, 2013
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.
Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 13V354000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 21, 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
Campaign 09V280000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchApr 15, 2009
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A STOP LAMP SWITCH MALFUNCTION MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 09V122000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
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.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsApr 10, 2008
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.
MISCLASSIFICATION OF A SMALL STATURE ADULT AS A CHILD IN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MAY CAUSE THE RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG TO NOT INFLATE IN AN ACCIDENT THAT MERITS AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE RIGHT FRONT OCCUPANT.
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.
Campaign 08V161000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 7, 2008
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.
IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
Campaign 08E021000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsJun 26, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SUNVISORS HAD LOST ADHESION TO THE SUNVISORS AND HAD DISTORTED OR SEPARATED FROM THE SUN VISORS.
IF THE LABELS ARE DISTORTED OR MISSING, THE DRIVER OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER WILL NOT HAVE INFORMATION AVAILABLE THAT MAY HELP PROTECT THEM IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUNVISOR ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 06V234000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 22, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INNER BEZELS OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL LENSES TO BE IMPROPERLY POSITIONED.
AN IMPROPERLY POSITIONED TURN SIGNAL LENS MAY REDUCE THE INTENSITY OF THE TURN SIGNAL ILLUMINATION, REDUCING ITS VISIBILITY TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 26, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 06V180000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, reclinerAug 29, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER KNOB AND COULD CAUSE THE FRONT MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER TO INADVERTENTLY RELEASE.
THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF A FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL SEAT BACK RECLINER KNOB(S) FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 05V377000 on NHTSA.gov
Electronic stability control, automatic (asc)Jul 7, 2005
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), THE ESC MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO BE OVERSENSITIVE TO THE ONSET OF OVERSTEERING WHILE DRIVING ON BANKED CURVES, CAUSING INADVERTENT APPLICATION OF THE FRONT OUTSIDE BRAKE WHEN ESC ACTIVATION MAY NOT BE NEEDED.
THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SLOW AND MAY AFFECT THE PATH THAT THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING. BRAKE APPLICATION CAUSED BY INADVERTENT ESC ACTIVATION MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ESC HYDRAULIC ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Campaign 05V316000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,047 reports, newest first.
Suspension, May 31, 2019
FRONT SUSPENSION "WHEEL CONTROL FORK" BOLTS MUST CONSTANTLY BE TIGHTENED EVERY FEW WEEKS OR THE BOLTS WILL COME LOOSE CAUSING A "KNOCKING" NOISE WHILE DRIVING. IF LEFT UNTIGHTENED THE FORK WILL COME DISCONNECTED FROM THE SUSPENSION CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CAR CRASH.
Air bags, Service brakes, May 31, 2019
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. IT CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FLASH ERRATICALLY. THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED. THE SEVICE AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY.
Air bags, May 29, 2019
TAKATA RECALL: MY AIRBAG LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, NOW IT WILL NOT GO OFF.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 7, 2019
FUEL SMELL COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN I FILL TO A FULL TANK
Electrical system, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 30, 2019
I'M HAVING A FEW ISSUES WITH MY CAR. SOME OF THE ISSUES I'M HAVING ARE: MY LIGHTING/HEADLIGHTS, MY FUEL LINES ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT AND CAUSE GAS TO LEAK FROM MY VEHICLE, IT SOMETIMES WILL NOT START OR TURN ALL THE WAY OVER, AND THE BRAKES ON MY CAR. I HAVE LOOKED UP SOME RECALLS FOR MY SPECIFIC TYPE OF CAR AND SOME OF THEM MATCH THE ISSUES OF WHICH I'M CURRENTLY HAVING. ALL OF THE ISSUES I HAVE ARE VERY DANGEROUS AND WOULD BE DANGEROUS FOR OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME.
Steering, Electrical system, Apr 12, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO TURN LEFT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT DISPLAY THE CORRECT MILEAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE HARMONIC BALANCER FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Suspension, Mar 24, 2019
DRIVER SIDE (LEFT) REAR SUSPENSION ARM ROTTED OFF . LOOKS LIKE WHERE IT WAS ATTACTED TO CAR, METAL ALL RUSTED .CAR WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY RT 611 WHEN IT BROKE, HAD A VERY HARD TIME KEEPING IT ON ROAD TILL WE COULD PULL OFF. NO PHOTO AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Suspension, Wheels, Other or unspecified, Mar 12, 2019
CAR WAS DRAGGING ON GROUND, AFTER STOPPING VEHICLE, DRIVER NOTICED REAR, DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS TILTED.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Engine, Mar 6, 2019, crash
THE BRAKES ON MY 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA FAILED ON ME AS I WAS DRIVING. MY CAR SEEMED TO HAVE NOT BEEN WORKING PROPERLY.
Air bags, Mar 4, 2019
AS I WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. IT WAS GOING ON AND OFF THEN STAYING OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT IS NOW STEADILY ON. ALSO, SUDDENLY THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLE LIGHT NOW FLASHES CONTINUOUSLY, AND ONLY GOES OUT OF I BUCKLE THE SEAT BELT OR OF SOMEONE SITS ON SEAT AND BUCKLES IT. I ENTERED THE VIN ON HYUNDAI WEBSITE AND THEY VERIFY NO OPEN RECALLS. THIS ISSUE INITIALLY STARTED AT IDLE IN MY DRIVEWAY SHORTLY AFTER START THE CAR.
Air bags, Mar 2, 2019
MY AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY CAR TURNED ON ONE MORNING WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT
Air bags, Feb 25, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V161000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED ONE TSB REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT WANTED TO DETERMINE IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Feb 9, 2019
I HAD 2006 SONATA ESC LIGHT POPPED UP AND SUDDENLY MY ACCELERATOR PEDAL STOPPED WORKING MY CAR WAS IDEALIZED TO THE SPEED OF 20MPH I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE I WAS JUST SAVED TO MEET AN ACCIDENT. FUSE BOX STARTED HEATING AND IT BURNET I SHUTOFF ENGINE AND THEN STAYED THEIR FOR A WHILE AND THEN I WENT BACK HOME. I THOUGHT ONLY MY CAR HAS THIS PROBLEM BUT THERE ARE MANY MORE CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS I AM NOT USING MY CAR SINCE I CHANGED TPS ASSEMBLY BREAKLIGHT SWITCH FUSE BUT STILL, PROBLEM RESIST THIS MAY CAUSE A BIG ACCIDENT. PLEASE LOOK AFTER THIS SAFETY PROBLEM.
Other or unspecified, Jan 28, 2019
THROTTLE BODY PISTON SENSOR AS I AM DRIVING THE ENGINE REVS HIGH AND DOES NOT COME BACK DOWN. WHEN LOOKING UP THE CODES THEY STATE IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY PISTON SENSOR WHICH HAS BEEN CHANGED AND I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN DOING SOME INVESTIGATING AND APPARENTLY A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE AND HYUNDAI DOES NOTHING ABOUT IT.
Vehicle speed control, Jan 15, 2019
THE CRUISE CONTROL COMES ON BY ITSELF DURING NORMAL DRIVING. AFTER THE "CRUISE" LIGHT COMES ON THE "SET" LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. THE BRAKE WILL MOMENTARILY STOP THE ACCELERATION, BUT THE ACCELERATION RESUMES ONCE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. IT OCCURS ABOVE 25 MPH. IT KEPT ACCELERATING AND WOULD HAVE CONTINUED IF I HADN'T HIT THE BRAKES. I HAPPENS REGULARLY, AND WE HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE.
Air bags, Dec 18, 2018
THE AIRBZG LIGHT CAME ON AFTER MY GIRFRIEND SAT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT .AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS STAYING ON INDICATING A FAULR IN THE AIRBAG / OCS SYSTEM. I HAD THE CODES PULLED BY INDEPENDANT MECHANIC AND CODE B1448 SHOWED INDICATING THE SEAT MAT SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE . I WENT TO HYUNDAI DEALER IN NORTH HAMPTON NEW HAMPSHIRE.THE DEALER SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE FOR $125 AND IT COSTS ABOUT 1400 TO REPLACE THE MAT , MANY PEOPLE ONLINE IN FORUMS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE . THEY WERE ABLE TO HAVE THIS REPAI DONE .ITS CAMPAIGN 083 . I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT HYUNDAI CORPORATE BY SERVICE EMPLOYEE AT THE DEALERSHIP . HYUNDAI CONTINUED TO CLAIM MY VIN IS NOT LISTED .THIS IS NOT A RECALL BUT CAMPAIGN .THE CAMPAIGN AFFECTS 2006 AND NEWER SONATAS .THE HUYNDAI CORPORATE EMPLOYEE SAID I CSN HAVE THE CAR DIAGNOSED AND THEN THEY CAN SUBMIT A "REQUEST" TO HAVE CORPORATE AUTHORIZE THE REPAIR .WHICH WOULD COST SIGNIFICANT MONEY . OTHERS ONLINE HAD NO PROBLEM GETTING THIS REPAIR DONE FREE AS ITS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE SONATA . FAILURE OF THE SEAT MAT AND SUBSEQUENT AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS VERY CONCERNING TO ME CAUSE I DO NOT KNOW IF MY AIRBAG WILL FUNCTIIN
Air bags, Dec 12, 2018
THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON. WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN SEVERAL REASONS WHY, WITH REPAIR COSTS FROM 250.00 TO 800.00. THERE ARE A LOT OF SONATAS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. HAVE I MISSED A RECALL NOTICE?
Air bags, Nov 1, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND LOST CONTROL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CURB. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED VIOLENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL BRUISES AND CUTS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A YARD AND WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGES AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. A DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V161000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CONSUMER STATED ELECTRICAL ISSUED AND DASH WARNING LIGHTS WERE HAVING ISSUE AND SHIFT LOCK WAS ACTING UP. *JB
Suspension, Structure, Oct 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE CROSS MEMBER WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE LUJACK HYUNDAI DEALER (563-445-4307, 101 W 37TH ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52806) AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT BACK TO THE SAME DEALER, STATING THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER A WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
Air bags, Sep 4, 2018
AIRBAG LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY ON, EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE REPAIRS. PASSENGER SEATBELT FLICKERS ON OFF WHEN SOMEONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. LOOKING ON-LINE, THERE ARE SEVERAL 2006 SONATA OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. IF TRULY THE AIRBAG DOES NOT WORK THEN THE LIGHT IS ON, THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY RISK. ENOUGH ON LINE TO SUGGEST THIS IS AN ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED ON-GOING.
Air bags, Aug 17, 2018
AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS. WHEN I TOOK IT IN THEY TOLD ME THE DRIVER SEATBELT BUCKLE SENSOR WAS BAD. IT WOULD COST OVER $700 TO FIX. I THINK THE SENSOR IS BAD.
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 17, 2018
THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO, AGAIN, INFORMED BY DEALER THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO RESEARCH IT THE NEXT TIME I CAME IN. THE PARK LIGHTS WILL NOT ALWAYS SHUT OFF WHEN IN THE AUTO SETTING, SO FAR HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THEM TO SHUT OFF BY REPEATEDLY TURNING LIGHT SWITCH ON AND OFF. THE ABS/ESC LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY AND WILL USUALLY GO OFF AFTER TURNING CAR OFF AND RESTARTING. NOW, THE TRUNK WILL NOT CLOSE AND THE TRUNK LIGHT IS ON CONTINUALLY AND THE LIGHTS WILL NOT LIGHT WHEN HITTING THE DOOR LOCK BUTTON ON THE FOB, SO I DO NOT KNOW IF THE VEHICLE IS SECURE AND SAFE TO ENTER AT NIGHT. THESE SITUATIONS ALL OCCUR EITHER WHEN PARKING OR IN THE CASE OF THE ABS/ESC WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING AND STATIONARY.
Suspension, Aug 17, 2018
SUBFRAME COMPLETELY CORRODED, REAR TIRES ANGELED INWARDS, ALMOST LOST MY TIRES WITH CHILDREN IN THE CAR ON FAIRLY BUSY ROAD. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP WHERE I AM BEING TOLD THEY WILL TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS AND SUBMIT TO HYUNDAI FOR HYUNDAI TO POSSIBLY COVER REPAIRS. SUBFRAME ROT IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.
Suspension, Aug 8, 2018
REAR CONTROL ARM SUPPORT IS TOTALLY RUSTED OUT CAUSING THE CAR TO BE UNSTABLE. THIS CAUSES ANY TYPE OF DRIVING HARD TO CONTROL. THE CONTROL ARM DOES NOT HAVE ANY UPPER ARM SUPPORT.
Service brakes, Aug 8, 2018
THE ABS LIGHT WOULD SOMETIME COME ON AND OFF, CAUSING THE RADIO AND LIGHTS TO CLICK ON AND OFF. THIS HAS BEEN GOING SINCE I BROUGHT THE CAR.