2006 Hyundai Sonata Recalls
Auto manufacturers have been issuing more and more recalls over the past
few years. The regularity of recall notices may be a sign that the 2006
Hyundai Sonata is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2006 Hyundai Sonata
recall report, includes details of the problematic component, units affected,
solutions and more.
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| MSRP Range: | N/A| Show Me Dealer Pricing |
| Fuel Economy: | 24 MPG city / 34 MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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2006 Sonata Recalls
APR 15, 2009 | Recall ID#
70107
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... More Details
APR 15, 2009 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
70107
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Date: |
APR 15, 2009 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
532633 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 092
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APR 10, 2008 | Recall ID#
69519
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,714 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM... More Details
APR 10, 2008 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
69519
| Component: |
AIR BAGS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 10, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
393714 |
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Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,714 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM...
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Consequence:
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.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC 083
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MAY 22, 2006 | Recall ID#
66887
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INNER BEZELS OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL LENSES TO BE IMPROPERLY... More Details
MAY 22, 2006 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
66887
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 22, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
463 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INNER BEZELS OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL LENSES TO BE IMPROPERLY...
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Consequence:
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.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 075
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JUL 07, 2005 | Recall ID#
56664
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), THE ESC MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO BE... More Details
JUL 07, 2005 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
56664
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:AUTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL (ASC) |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 07, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1970 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 LITER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), THE ESC MAY HAVE BEEN PROGRAMMED TO BE...
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Consequence:
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.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 070
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AUG 29, 2005 | Recall ID#
56583
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... More Details
AUG 29, 2005 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
56583
| Component: |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 29, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
36000 |
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Summary:
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...
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Consequence:
THE INADVERTENT RELEASE OF A FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 072
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APR 07, 2009 | Recall ID#
38447
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR... More Details
APR 07, 2009 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
38447
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
APR 07, 2009 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
16270 |
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Summary:
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR...
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Consequence:
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
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.
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SABERSPORT
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MAR 07, 2008 | Recall ID#
37566
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY... More Details
MAR 07, 2008 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
37566
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 07, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
4085 |
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Summary:
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY...
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Consequence:
IMPROPER AIMING OF THE HEADLAMP MAY RESULT IN POOR VISIBILITY POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy:
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.
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HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC 080
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JUL 21, 2009 | Recall ID#
6439
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE... More Details
JUL 21, 2009 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
6439
| Component: |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 21, 2009 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
3011 |
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Summary:
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE...
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Consequence:
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO 91B026
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JUN 26, 2006 | Recall ID#
6197
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SUNVISORS HAD LOST ADHESION TO THE SUNVISORS AND HAD DISTORTED OR SEPARATED... More Details
JUN 26, 2006 |
SONATA
| Recall ID#
6197
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 26, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
SONATA |
| Potential Units Affected: |
43301 |
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL INSTALLED ON THE SUNVISORS HAD LOST ADHESION TO THE SUNVISORS AND HAD DISTORTED OR SEPARATED...
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Consequence:
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.
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Remedy:
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.
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Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY 076
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