Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Hyundai Sonata has 6 recalls, 198 complaints.
6
Recalls
198
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
09V124000
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...
09V171000
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 TH...
09V317000
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 T...
03V097000
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 POSIT...
04V178000
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 PRO...
04V369000
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 ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Hyundai Sonata 4-DR
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE | NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V124000 NHTSA Action Number: EA08016 Recall calls for repair or repla... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an indepe... |
| Nov 20, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, h... |
| Jun 22, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Airbag light came on and stays on. Pulled a code that pointed to the wiring in the passenger seat. M... |
| May 8, 2020 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSP... |
| May 26, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 M... |
| Apr 29, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON. WHEN RESET THE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. |
| Apr 28, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON BUT THEY HAVE NOT DEPLOYED & NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, WIRING, ET... |
| Mar 26, 2018 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, T... |
| Nov 23, 2017 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN... |
| Jun 27, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | THE AIR BAG LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY ON, MEANING THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THEY WILL NOT DEPLOY. ... |
| Jun 22, 2017 | SUSPENSION | 6-22-17 MY DAUGHTER WAS RETURN TO WORK IN HER 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA, AS SHE WAS LEAVING AN ADJACENT PA... |
| Jan 2, 2017 | AIR BAGS | THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE AIR BAG IS ON AND DOESN'T GO AWAY. I HAD IT CHECK AND THERE IS NO CODE FOR I... |
| Oct 20, 2016 | SUSPENSION | SUBFRAME RUSTING SO MUCH THAT THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAR IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WON'T LET ME TA... |
| Aug 10, 2016 | STRUCTURE | 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA AFFECTED BY PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE RIGHT FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINA... |
| Jun 15, 2016 | STEERING,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE R... |
| Apr 13, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | REPORT RECEIPT DATE: MAY 21, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V171000 COMPONENT(S): LATCHES/LOCKS/L... |
| Jan 20, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY VEHICLE IS AFFECTED BY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RECALL IN WHICH THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE PEELING... |