2002 HYUNDAI Sonata Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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7 Recalls for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2009-08-07	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 82 MODEL YEAR 2002-2003 SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATING. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO AT 1-787-999-3333.
2009-05-21	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 91,350 MY 2002-2003 HYUNDAI SONATA VEHICLES. REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATE. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE HANDLE HAS VERY THIN CHROME PLATING, THAT PORTION OF THE PLATING MAY WEAR AWAY MORE EASILY THAN MORE THICKLY PLATED AREAS AS THE DOOR HANDLE IS USED. THE WORN CHROME PLATING ON THE UPPER EDGE OF THE HANDLE MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION BETWEEN THE CHROME PLATING ON THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SURFACES OF THE HANDLE, WHICH MAY FORM A SHARP EDGE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.
2009-04-16	SUSPENSION	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. Remedy: 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.
2004-07-26	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE	CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, “FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY” A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
2004-04-09	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
2003-03-17	TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF THE T125/70D-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON A FRONT WHEEL POSITION, THE TCS MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE BEGINNING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE WITH A NEW LARGER DIAMETER T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE AND A NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER’S DOOR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 16 2002, ALREADY CONTAIN T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRES, WILL ONLY REQUIRE NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2003. 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.
2002-05-24	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS MAY BE TOO SENSITIVE TO SOME LATERAL ACCELERATIONS THAT ARE NOT CAUSED BY SIDE IMPACTS TO THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS FORCEFULLY SLAMMING A DOOR CLOSED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG SATELLITE SENSORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 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.

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6 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

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Date			Component
2014-10-22			fuel system
2011-10-01			body & frame
2011-05-12			engine
2011-05-12			seats & seat belts
2011-05-12			air conditioning/heat
2011-05-12			body & frame

321 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

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Date			Component
2008-01-05			BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10213810
2010-04-21			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10327390
2006-01-10			WHEELS:HUB ODI Number: 10148625
2009-01-22			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE \| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES ODI Number: 10256011
2007-03-26			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10186146
2004-09-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 10094223
2002-07-15			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE ODI Number: 8013879
2021-02-25			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11397968
2017-07-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11003007
2017-04-29			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10981406
2016-09-16			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10907172
2016-09-02			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10903263
2016-09-04			STEERING ODI Number: 10903538
2017-02-08			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10950378
2020-12-18			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11384081
2016-12-21			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10936711
2016-12-11			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10934511
2020-10-20			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11365401
2020-03-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11318645
2019-08-21			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11245544
2018-12-13			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 11161232
2018-09-22			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11130762
2018-05-25			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11098032
2018-08-01			ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 11115133
2018-07-09			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS ODI Number: 11110235
2018-01-09			STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 11061504
2017-12-22			VISIBILITY/WIPER ODI Number: 11056056
2017-08-17			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11016028
2017-08-25			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 11019523
2016-07-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10888140
2016-07-01			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10882009
2016-05-30			STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10871455
2016-05-04			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10863135
2016-03-24			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM ODI Number: 10851447
2016-02-01			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10823377
2016-01-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10820755
2016-01-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10819222
2016-01-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10820686
2015-11-19			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10794931
2015-10-17			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10783074
2015-10-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10779983
2015-07-16			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10734579
2015-06-16			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10725573
2015-06-05			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10723711
2015-06-09			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10724319
2015-04-29			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10713583
2015-02-06			CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP ODI Number: 10681685
2014-12-22			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10667814
2014-12-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10663027
2014-11-20			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10659618
2014-10-31			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10651665
2014-10-09			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10643695
2014-09-23			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10638436
2014-09-09			SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10631804
2014-08-25			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10628250
2014-08-22			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10627394
2014-08-11			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM ODI Number: 10621313
2014-07-10			AIR BAGS \| STEERING ODI Number: 10609621
2014-07-15			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10610854
2014-06-29			STEERING ODI Number: 10606815
2014-06-03			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10595756
2014-05-08			POWER TRAIN \| STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10587174
2014-04-07			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10578064
2014-01-13			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| SERVICE BRAKES \| STEERING ODI Number: 10559728
2013-12-30			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10557903
2013-12-10			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10555421
2013-09-30			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10546239
2013-10-06			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10546905
2013-08-28			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10537672
2013-08-09			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10534496
2013-07-24			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10531709
2013-06-19			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10520682
2013-05-28			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10513831
2013-05-04			ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10510613
2013-04-08			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10507464
2013-04-08			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10507462
2013-03-13			POWER TRAIN \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10502703
2013-02-06			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ODI Number: 10496584
2013-01-25			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10494773
2013-01-17			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10493332
2013-01-21			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10493642
2013-01-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10493180
2013-01-06			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10491610
2012-12-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10487457
2012-11-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10482929
2012-09-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10475692
2012-08-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10472126
2012-08-01			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10468761
2012-07-26			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10467503
2012-08-08			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10469628
2012-07-05			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10464248
2012-04-12			CHILD SEAT ODI Number: 10454968
2012-03-15			STEERING \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10451877
2012-02-26			STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10449359
2012-02-20			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10448546
2012-02-14			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10447882
2011-12-06			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10438775
2011-11-16			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10436948
2011-10-17			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10430442
2011-09-11			STEERING ODI Number: 10424633
2011-05-16			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10401059
2011-02-28			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10384821
2011-03-15			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10390271
2011-03-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| STEERING \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10386542
2011-02-24			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10387048
2011-02-22			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10384065
2011-02-18			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10383250
2010-12-02			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10368679
2010-11-15			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10365843
2010-11-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10367234
2010-11-12			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10365438
2010-09-25			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE \| STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10357635
2010-09-13			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10355281
2010-09-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10354625
2010-09-06			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10353982
2010-08-18			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES \| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10350213
2010-07-16			TIRES ODI Number: 10343553
2010-07-21			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10344456
2010-06-10			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10335752
2010-06-10			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10335727
2010-06-05			AIR BAGS \| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10334751
2010-05-11			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10329864
2010-04-21			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10327390
2010-04-26			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10327598
2010-03-30			POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10323148
2010-03-05			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10317110
2010-02-25			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10314392
2010-01-29			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10303249
2010-01-20			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10301651
2010-01-06			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10298391
2010-01-11			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10299011
2010-01-04			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10297958
2009-12-22			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10296718
2009-12-17			SUSPENSION \| SUSPENSION:FRONT \| SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10296250
2009-11-17			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10292454
2009-11-02			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10290604
2009-11-02			SUSPENSION \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM ODI Number: 10290579
2009-10-12			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10287075
2009-09-28			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10285513
2009-09-25			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL ODI Number: 10285268
2009-09-21			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10284806
2009-10-06			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10286409
2009-08-30			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10282306
2009-09-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10283816
2009-09-01			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10282594
2009-08-26			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10281838
2009-09-16			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10284192
2009-08-11			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10280148
2009-08-13			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10280362
2009-08-18			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES ODI Number: 10280841
2009-07-23			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10278075
2009-07-16			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10276975
2009-06-16			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10273942
2009-06-16			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10273970
2009-05-11			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10268420
2009-04-07			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10264395
2009-03-09			AIR BAGS \| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10261291
2009-03-09			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10261127
2009-03-17			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10262175
2009-02-25			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10259899
2009-01-22			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE \| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES ODI Number: 10256011
2009-01-13			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10254855
2009-02-03			SUSPENSION \| SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10257341
2009-01-25			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10256270
2008-12-09			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10251188
2008-12-03			STEERING ODI Number: 10250674
2008-12-02			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10250476
2008-12-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10251746
2008-11-11			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10248519
2008-11-18			TIRES ODI Number: 10249150
2008-10-29			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10247111
2008-11-11			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10248441
2008-11-08			STEERING ODI Number: 10248004
2008-11-08			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10248003
2008-10-15			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10245566
2008-09-29			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10243885
2008-10-05			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10244457
2008-10-16			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10245641
2008-10-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10245794
2008-09-26			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10243510
2008-09-17			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10242725
2008-08-22			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10239427
2008-08-25			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10239586
2008-08-30			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10240335
2008-08-27			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10239958
2008-08-27			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10239945
2008-08-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM \| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10238767
2008-07-30			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10236431
2008-08-11			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10237763
2008-07-26			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10235875
2008-07-02			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10233028
2008-07-17			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS \| SUSPENSION:FRONT \| TIRES ODI Number: 10234713
2008-07-21			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10235199
2008-07-17			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10234653
2008-07-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10235477
2008-06-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10231314
2008-06-27			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10232467
2008-05-12			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10227545
2008-05-31			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10229396
2008-04-28			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10225889
2008-05-04			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10226588
2008-02-24			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10219011
2008-01-05			BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10213810
2007-10-14			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10205616
2007-09-11			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10202484
2007-09-07			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10202224
2007-08-15			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10199633
2007-08-19			STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID ODI Number: 10200077
2007-05-03			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10189661
2007-03-26			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10186146
2007-02-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH ODI Number: 10183091
2007-03-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10184634
2007-02-13			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10182525
2006-12-25			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10176896
2007-01-14			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10178661
2006-12-26			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10176916
2006-12-29			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM ODI Number: 10177370
2006-12-14			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10176168
2006-12-06			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY \| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10175276
2006-11-02			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10172497
2006-09-14			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10168229
2006-08-23			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10166350
2006-08-05			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10164612
2006-08-02			SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER ODI Number: 10164260
2006-07-08			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10161898
2006-07-05			STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS ODI Number: 10161511
2006-06-07			STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS ODI Number: 10159168
2006-04-21			TIRES:VALVE ODI Number: 10155820
2006-01-23			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10148371
2006-01-13			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ODI Number: 10148682
2006-01-10			WHEELS:HUB ODI Number: 10148625
2006-01-17			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10147945
2006-01-05			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10146965
2005-11-11			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10142489
2005-10-27			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 10140914
2005-09-10			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10136088
2005-09-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10135202
2005-09-23			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS ODI Number: 10132485
2005-08-10			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10132261
2005-08-09			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10132093
2005-08-02			SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER ODI Number: 10131116
2005-08-05			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY ODI Number: 10131725
2005-06-10			SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ODI Number: 10124891
2005-06-23			STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP ODI Number: 10126336
2005-06-11			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10125009
2005-06-23			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10126330
2005-06-07			AIR BAGS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10124454
2005-08-01			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10122570
2005-03-30			SUSPENSION:REAR ODI Number: 10116110
2005-02-09			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10111202
2005-02-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES ODI Number: 10112860
2005-02-22			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10112816
2005-01-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS ODI Number: 10109239
2004-12-20			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10104173
2004-11-30			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10103949
2005-01-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10098876
2004-09-23			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 10094223
2005-01-10			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10096617
2004-10-18			TIRES:VALVE ODI Number: 10095952
2004-09-22			WHEELS:HUB ODI Number: 10093036
2004-09-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ODI Number: 10092352
2004-09-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ODI Number: 10091095
2004-09-22			TIRES \| TIRES:VALVE \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10093056
2004-08-19			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10089364
2004-08-04			TIRES:VALVE \| WHEELS:HUB ODI Number: 10087558
2004-08-02			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES ODI Number: 10083177
2004-06-17			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS ODI Number: 10079450
2004-12-22			TIRES ODI Number: 10081516
2004-05-16			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10072686
2004-05-06			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10068435
2004-03-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10065105
2004-02-20			LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH ODI Number: 10058613
2004-01-20			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10054492
2004-01-10			POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY \| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10052792
2004-04-08			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10049981
2003-11-25			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10048690
2003-10-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10041491
2003-09-26			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ODI Number: 10040724
2003-11-05			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10037683
2003-09-10			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 10039672
2003-09-10			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 10039661
2003-08-27			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10036673
2003-09-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10034222
2003-07-16			TIRES:TREAD/BELT ODI Number: 10029479
2003-07-16			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10029478
2003-06-26			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE ODI Number: 10023806
2003-07-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10026128
2003-04-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10014352
2003-05-01			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES ODI Number: 10016836
2003-03-02			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 10008327
2003-01-28			SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10004831
2002-10-28			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 8021693
2002-12-05			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 8023809
2002-12-10			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 8024142
2002-11-29			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 8023454
2002-11-06			SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT ODI Number: 8022322
2002-11-20			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 8023031
2002-10-08			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS \| STEERING \| SUSPENSION \| WHEELS ODI Number: 8020325
2002-08-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 8015405
2002-08-28			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 8017482
2002-07-15			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ODI Number: 8013879
2002-06-21			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 8012425
2002-07-18			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ODI Number: 8014233
2002-04-11			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR ODI Number: 8007430
2002-03-29			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 8006657
2002-03-18			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 8005814
2010-09-27			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10357900
2010-03-23			STEERING ODI Number: 10321600
2001-10-11			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 897619
2001-11-08			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 898949
2002-09-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE ODI Number: 766585
2002-10-03			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM ODI Number: 768047
2002-07-19			EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ODI Number: 764476
2002-07-08			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH ODI Number: 763928
2002-07-11			SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 764103
2002-03-12			POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 759281
2002-03-01			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE ODI Number: 758811
2002-07-30			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 566969
2002-08-06			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 566944
2002-08-06			AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW ODI Number: 566943
2002-07-11			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS ODI Number: 566653

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13 Investigations for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

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 area where the right-front lower control arm is attached.in some vehicles, sub-frame corrosion has caused complete or partial detachment of the control arm, resulting in wheel collapse or separation. in response to odi's information request letter for pe08-029, hyundai provided owner complaints, field reports, and warranty claim data for approximately 197,906 my 1999 through 2002 subject vehicles sold or leased in the united states.the base warranty for the subject vehicles is 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first.according to hyundai, prolonged exposure to the road salts may result in corrosive damage to the subframe.hyundai redesigned the sub-frame early in the my 2004 production (november 2003) to address problems with premature corrosion of the crossmember near the right-front suspension attachment. odi's analysis of both complaint and warranty data for the my 1999 through 2002 sonata vehicles shows that the failure rates are significantly higher in salt belt states, which account for approximately 50 percent of vehicle sales and over 90 percent ofcomplaints and warranty claims related to the alleged defect (note:for purposes of this investigation the "salt belt" includes connecticut, delaware, the district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin).according to hyundai, the alleged defect results in a progressive loss of structural integrity of the subframe and there is ample opportunity for the problem to be detected (by inspection, steering feel or tire wear anomalies) and repaired before it reaches a state where a safety related incident may occur.hyundai identified 4 allegations of vehicle disablement and 1 allegation of a crash; where the lower control arm broke from the vehicle while driving at 55 mph and the driver lost control and drove into a yard.there were no reported injuries.odi received a separate allegation of a crash, where the complainant alleged that while driving around a slight curve at 65 mph on a freeway, the vehicle sub-frame fractured and the driver lost control of the vehicle and went off the road.again, no injuries were reported.approximately one-third of the complaints to odi allege that the sub-frame corrosion resulted in a loss of control and/or a vehicle disablement due to wheel collapse or separation.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea08-016) covering my 1999 through early-2004 hyundai sonata vehicles in salt-belt states and equipped with the subject sub-frame design to further assess the frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect.

Date Opened	Date Closed	Component
2005-11-07	2006-05-11	WHEELS:HUB
2008-12-15	2009-05-29	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
2008-08-21	2009-04-20	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2008-08-21	2009-04-20	STRUCTURE
2008-04-22	2008-08-21	SUSPENSION:FRONT
2008-04-22	2008-08-21	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
2005-11-07	2006-05-11	TIRES
2008-08-21	2009-04-20	SUSPENSION:FRONT
2008-04-22	2008-08-21	SUSPENSION
2005-11-07	2006-05-11	TIRES:VALVE
2008-04-22	2008-08-21	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2008-08-21	2009-04-20	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
2008-08-21	2009-04-20	SUSPENSION

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89 Service Alerts for 2002 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")
2020-05-01	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")
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")
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")
2020-02-05	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")
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")
2017-12-01	100000 POWER TRAIN This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	100000 POWER TRAIN This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	100000 POWER TRAIN This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	100000 POWER TRAIN This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-12-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER This SKU is an Air Conditioning Bypass Pulley. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for potential bracket cracking. Bracket cracks may cause the engine drive belt to slip or jump off the pulley causin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-08-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-01	121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS VERY BRIEF, SLIGHT HEADLAMP DIMMING CONDITION. *TT 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")
2002-12-01	106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0743, P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0770. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-12-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION – CRUISE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-06-20	355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS DETAILED INFORMATION TO HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SERVICE MANAGERS ON CAMPAIGN 059 – TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE AND TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE LABEL REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-05-01	030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC FRONT BRAKE DISC MINIMUM THICKNESS SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION. *MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-02-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HARSH OR DELAYED PARK-REVERSE OR PARK-DRIVE ENGAGEMENT IN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-08-01	106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-08-01	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY SUBJECT REGARDING BATTERY AND BATTERY COVER CHANGE. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-08-01	061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATION – CRUISE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-08-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUBJECT REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125 DIAGNOSIS. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-08-01	021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR SUBJECT REGARDING CHANGE OF FRONT STABILIZER BAR BUSHING, BRACKET AND CLAMP. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-08-01	034400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INFORMATION RELATING TO A CHANGE IN THE REAR DRUM BRAKES TO REDUCE BRAKE SQUEAL/SQUEAK NOISE. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-03-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK-REVERSE OR PARK-DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *SLC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-03-01	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ABS PUMP SELF-CHECK NOISE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2001-09-24	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING INFORMATION REGARDING TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. *YD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE OXYGEN SENSOR CHANGE FOR THE 2.7L V6 (DELTA) ENGINE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-11-01	180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL RESISTANCE VALUES FOR IDLE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR (ISCA). VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 SONATA. *TT 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")
2001-08-24	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER INFORMATION REGARDING TEMPERATURE DISPLAY. *YH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-12-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-06-01	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ABS PUMP SELF CHECK NOISE. ALSO INCLUDED: 2003-2005 MODEL XG AND 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004 AND 2005 MODEL SANTA FE. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-12-01	063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM OXYGEN SENSOR WIRE REROUTING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-08-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER FD46XG POLY ALKYLEN GLYCOL (PAG) OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-01-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) SUBJECT REGARDING 2-3 SHIFT FLARE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-01-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPROGRAMMING RELATED TO 2.7L V6 ENGINE 02 SENSORS (CAMPAIGN V02) – REVISED. MAY EXPERIENCE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0133, P0134, P1134, P0153, P0154 AND P1154. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-12-01	106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) LIST. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-07-01	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *TT 2-3 SHIFT FLARE IMPROVEMENT. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-04-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONCERNS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFTRONIC DIAGNOSIS. *YH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-03-01	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INFORMATION REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-04-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER INFORMATION ON FULL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIAGNOSIS. *YH Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-11-01	106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY REPROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. TECHNET TIMES. HYUNDAI. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-08-01	136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM MOUNTING NUT TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-08-01	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER FD46XG PAG OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-09-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE 2.7 V6 OXYGEN SENSOR WIRE REROUTING. *SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-12-01	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ECM (ENGINE CONTROL MODULE) REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE HESITATION IN THE MORNING AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0139. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-11-01	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY BATTERY COVER INFORMATION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-06-01	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER SUBJECT REGARDING SATELLITE SENSOR REPLACEMENT. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-05-01	021100 SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR SUBJECT REGARDING REAR STABILIZER BAR BUSHING REPLACEMENT-NOISE REPAIR PROCEDURE. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-06-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL CORRECTION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125 DIAGNOSIS. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-05-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUBJECT REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1372 DIAGNOSIS. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-06-01	106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFTRONIC DIAGNOSIS. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-05-01	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SUBJECT REGARDING SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS ROUTING CAMPAIGN. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-05-20	140000 AIR BAGS SUBJECT REGARDING SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG WIRE HARNESS ROUTING. *JG Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2002-10-01	101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IMPROVED CLUTCH RELEASE SHAFT UPPER AND LOWER BUSHING. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

7 Recalls for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

6 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

321 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

13 Investigations for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata

89 Service Alerts for 2002 HYUNDAI Sonata