Sonata

All recall notices.

1. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE ABS MODULE

   R/2018/085 · 9 Apr 2018

   9 Apr 2018

   Defect

   Affected vehicles might experience and electrical short inside the ABS control module. On the affected vehicles moisture can enter the ABS module electrical system. Over time the moisture can cause a short circuit. This could cause the ABS module to fail and in extreme instances increase the risk of a thermal incident inside the engine bay.

   Remedy

   On affected vehicles replace the Module printed circuit board with one which has additional sealing.

   Build window

   Built 18 Aug 2004 – 12 Dec 2013

   ~1,861 vehicles affected

2. WHEELS MAY MISALIGN

   R/2013/136 · 28 Mar 2014

   28 Mar 2014

   Defect

   Where road salt is used to clear the snow in winter it is possible that road salt can accumulate on certain areas of the rear sub-frame and cause corrosion. If action is not taken to address this build up of corrosion it could ultimately cause the loss of control of the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicle to check the sub-frame and if found to be excessively corroded replace it with a new subframe. Otherwise inject wax oil into the sub-frame to extend its life out to a total of ten years.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~1,852 vehicles affected

3. BRAKE LIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE

   R/2009/115 · 6 Jan 2010

   6 Jan 2010

   Defect

   It has been identified that on certain Sonata models the stop lamp switch may fail. Should this occur the brake lights may fail to function or could flash continuously. It is also possible that the electronic stability programme may fail to function or not operate correctly. Additionally in the case of vehicles fitted with automatic transmission and a transmission lock it may not be possible to move the gear selection lever from park to drive.

   Remedy

   Recalled vehicles will have the stop lamp switch replaced.

   Build window

   Built 20 Sep 2006 – 25 Oct 2006

   ~48 vehicles affected

4. BRAKES MAY APPLY PREMATURELY

   R/2005/122 · 24 Oct 2005

   24 Oct 2005

   Defect

   Due to the oversensitivity of the ESP system. It is possble in extenuating circumstances that the brakes can apply prematurely and cause the vehicle to slow down.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected vehicles to install upgraded softwear.

   Build window

   Built 18 Aug 2004 – 4 May 2005

   ~550 vehicles affected

5. POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS

   R/2003/063 · 24 Jun 2003

   24 Jun 2003

   Defect

   If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently.

   Remedy

   Fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle.

   Build window

   Built 19 Sep 2000 – 7 Feb 2002

   ~404 vehicles affected

6. WIRING CONCERN IN SRS LOOM

   R/2003/064 · 24 Jun 2003

   24 Jun 2003

   Defect

   On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled.

   Remedy

   Re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors.

   Build window

   Built 1 Mar 1998 – 23 Jul 2001

   ~572 vehicles affected