Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Hyundai Sonata has 17 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ON NOVEMBER 30, 2020 AFTER SHOPPING IN FOOD STORE, STARTING THE CAT AND COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT ... |
| Jan 17, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHT WIRE HARNESS ON DRIVERS SIDE IS MELTED. PICTURES TAKEN AND UPLOADED. |
| Nov 1, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA RADIO COMES ON AND OFF WHEN EVER IT WANTS TO AND I NOTICE WHEN IT RAINS IT MA... |
| Jul 27, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | MY CAR STARTED GETTING ERRATIC IDLING AND THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO TURN ON. I GOT THE SPARK ... |
| Aug 21, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ALL THREE REAR BRAKES LIGHTS ON WHEN IGNITION IS SHUT OFF AND SMELL ELECTRICAL WIRE BURN. EVERY DAY ... |
| Sep 23, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SPEEDOMETER ON 2002 HYUNDAI IS DEFECTIVE, THE DIAL JUST STOPS WORKING DROPPING TO ZERO FOR PERIODS O... |
| Dec 14, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE BATTERY IS OFTEN DRAINED AND CONTINUES TO DO SO ALL THE TIME I'VE RESEARCHED IT ON THE INTERNET... |
| Jan 5, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | DOORS LOCK REMOTE WONT UNLOCK CAR IF I USE THE KEY TO THE DOOR ALARM GOES OFF AND I CANT SHUT IT OFF... |
| Oct 31, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR ON HALLOWEEN 2007, MY 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I... |
| Feb 15, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | MY 2002 HUNDAI SONATA BLK 4 DOOR AUTOMATIC. I STARTED TO GET IN THE CAR THURS MORNING 2/15/07 AT 4AM... |
| Aug 19, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT: THE SPEEDOMETER INTERMITTINGLY STOPS WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER SAYS SHE HAS TRIED ... |
| Mar 29, 2004 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ONSUMER STATED EVERY TIME SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE SHE WAS BEING SHOCKED. DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS ... |
| Aug 16, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE PR... |
| Mar 6, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN APRIL OF 2002. AS OF MARCH OF THIS YEAR AT 27,700 ... |
| Jul 7, 2002 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK |
| Nov 1, 2001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | COMPUTER FAILED THREE TIMES. MECHANICS COULD NOT DIAGNOSE. FINALLY WAS REPLACED.*AK |
| Oct 21, 2001 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER POPS ON AND OFF AT A STOP OR MOVING. WHEN YOU USE THE AC BUTTON, WINDSHIELD WIPE... |