2008 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 2008
Hyundai Sonata is or is not as reliable as similar vehicles.
Find out below how many recall notices have
been issued for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata and research any
that exist. Each official NHTSA 2008 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: | 21 MPG city / 31 MPG highway |
| Transmissions: | 5 Speed Manual |
| Drivetrains: | Front Wheel Drive |
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2008 Sonata Recalls
APR 10, 2008 | Recall ID#
69521
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#
69521
| 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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APR 07, 2009 | Recall ID#
38488
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#
38488
| 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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Notes:
SABERSPORT
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MAR 07, 2008 | Recall ID#
37569
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#
37569
| 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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Notes:
HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC 080
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