1990 Hyundai Sonata Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1990 Hyundai Sonata. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Seat beltsCovers: Hyundai Sonata 1989–1994
Reported issue: The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.
Possible consequence: Slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy: Dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittingsCovers: Hyundai Sonata 1989–1990
Reported issue: The spring clamp tangs on the coolant bypass hose may contact and possibly damage the engine fuel supply hose.
Possible consequence: Fuel could leak from the damaged hose into the engine compartment and could result in a fire.
Remedy: Rotate spring clamp to prevent contact with fuel hose; replace damaged hoses.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › LatchCovers: Hyundai Sonata 1989–1990
Reported issue: Insufficient clearance could cause the safety catch on the secondary hood latch striker to bind.
Possible consequence: If primary latch is released or if hood is not completely closed, hood could fly open while vehicle is in motion; this would block driver's vision and could result in an accident.
Remedy: Replace hood latch striker assembly.
NHTSA investigations
- PE93061Pass.restraint system failClosed · Jul 8, 1993
← All problems reported for the 1990 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.