Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Hyundai Sonata has 17 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
17
Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased a 2002 Hyundai Sonata from a private seller who represented the car had about 40,000–45,... |
| May 29, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE | Made right hand turn passenger wheel cocked dead stop. When checked out was told sub frame rust apar... |
| Mar 10, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | YOU DID A RECALL A NUMBER OF YEARS AGO ON THE CHROME ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES PEELING OFF AND BE... |
| Dec 8, 2018 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | GAS TANK WILL NOT NORMALLY ACCEPT GAS AND CLICKS OFF EVERY 5 CENTS WORTH THAT IS PUMPED. AFTER 3 GAL... |
| Jul 3, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | RECALL #089 FROM 2009 / FAIRFIELD SUPERIOR HYUNDAI REPORTED THAT THE OWNER HAD THIS "SUB-FRAME" CORR... |
| Jan 26, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAD REPORTED MY VEHICLE STOLEN SINCE JAN OF 2017 BUT THE EL PASO, TX SAID I COULDN'T ACTUALLY REPO... |
| Apr 18, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY DOOR HANDLE HAS BECAME SHARP AND CUT MY FRIENDS FINGER. CALLED DEALERSHIP THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER... |
| Apr 22, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL TANK FA... |
| Feb 6, 2015 | CHILD SEAT | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A GRACO SAFETY SEAT, MODEL NAME: READY RIDE, AND MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER 01, 201... |
| May 26, 2012 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL SPILLED OU... |
| May 8, 2010 | CHILD SEAT | BOOSTER SEAT.... IT IS A GROW WITH YOU SAFETY FIRST. THE TETHER IN THE REAR OF THE SEAT, HAS TOTAL... |
| Jul 22, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE DOOR HANDLES ARE PEELING (SILVER COATING) AND IT HAS CAUSED SEVERE CUTS TO ANYONE GETTING OUT O... |
| Jun 8, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2002 HYUNDAI SONATA THE FINISH IS PEELING OFF THE DOOR HANDLES AND PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CUT AS IT P... |
| Dec 24, 2006 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1) ENGINE LIGHT SEEMS TO COME ON AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH 2) FAN KNOB FOR HEATING/AIR CONDITIONER... |
| Jan 4, 2006 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF OF ALL 4 DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLIES OF MY 39 MONTH OLD HYUNDAI SONATA. HYUNDAI... |
| Nov 1, 2004 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED 2 MAJOR RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST FOR THE ECM (V02) AND THE SECOND... |
| May 7, 2002 | EQUIPMENT | I HATE THIS CAR AND AM VERY MAD THAT I HAVE SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH A NEW CAR. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED... |