2021 Hyundai Sonata Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 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.

• 25V796000Nov 17, 202585,043 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2020–2023

  Reported issue: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Sonata vehicles. A damaged check valve can allow air to enter the fuel tank, causing it to expand and contact hot exhaust components, melting the tank.

  Possible consequence: A melted fuel tank can leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the check valve. The fuel tank assembly will be inspected for damage and replaced if necessary. Additionally, dealers will inspect and update the engine control unit software. All repairs will be performed as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning…

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• 22V746000Oct 6, 202256,148 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2021–2022, Santa FE 2021–2022, Veloster N 2021–2022 +3 more

  Reported issue: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

  Possible consequence: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for…

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• 21V00M000Dec 28, 202126,413 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2021, Santa FE 2020–2021, Elantra 2021

  Reported issue: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Santa Fe, 2021 Sonata, and Elantra vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

  Possible consequence: A windshield that detaches from a vehicle during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will remove and reinstall the front windshield panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 216.

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• 21V524000Jul 9, 202115,752 vehicles potentially affected
  Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2021–2022, Santa FE 2021–2022

  Reported issue: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe and Sonata vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

  Possible consequence: A fuel leak increases the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 207.

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NHTSA investigations

• DP22003Loss of Motive PowerClosed · Sep 12, 2022

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