Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Hyundai Sonata has 31 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
31
Complaints
0
Recalls
18
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | STRUCTURE | NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V124000 NHTSA Action Number: EA08016 Recall calls for repair or repla... |
| Nov 20, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, h... |
| Aug 10, 2016 | STRUCTURE | 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA AFFECTED BY PROGRESSIVE, INTERNAL CORROSION OF THE RIGHT FRONT SUB-FRAME ON THE... |
| Sep 20, 2015 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED, THE INSPECTO... |
| Nov 22, 2014 | STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | IN 2005, I PURCHASED A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. AFTER PURCHASING MY CAR, I FOUND OUT THAT IT HAD A RECAL... |
| Nov 10, 2014 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEH... |
| Sep 15, 2014 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME COVERING ON THE INTER... |
| Jul 31, 2014 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS | PASSENGER SIDE CRADLE RUSTED THROUGH. DRIVER SIDE IS FINE. RECALL # 089. *TR |
| Jul 21, 2014 | STRUCTURE,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, T... |
| Sep 1, 2013 | STRUCTURE | THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES OF MY 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA WENT UNDER A RECALL IN JULY 2009 BECAUSE THE CHR... |
| May 9, 2013 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR INTERIOR DOOR CHROME HA... |
| Feb 13, 2013 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | THE CHROME ON THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE OF DRIVER SIDE EXHIBITED A CRACK AND SEPARATED. MY WIFE CUT H... |
| Dec 6, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 M... |
| Jun 8, 2012 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | VEHICLE HAD BEEN RECALLED IN 2009 (PE08071) DUE TO DEFECTIVE CHROME ON DOOR HANDLES. THIS VEHICLE HA... |
| Apr 27, 2012 | STRUCTURE | I TOOK MY CAR IN TO HAVE A FAULTY DOOR HANDLE REPLACED WHICH I CUT MY HAND ON. IT HAD ALREADY BEEN ... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | STRUCTURE | REPEATED USE OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MAY CAUSE WEAR OF THE CHROME PLATE. IF THE TOP EDGE OF THE ... |
| Jul 17, 2011 | STRUCTURE | NHTSA ACTION # EA08016 MY 2003 SONATA WHICH WAS PURCHASED IN NY OPERATED THERE UNTIL 06/2008 WAS NOT... |
| Jun 20, 2011 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | CHROME ON INTERIOR - DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS ERUPTED IN ONE SPOT PRODUCING A PIERCING SHARP NEE... |
| Feb 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE | BOUGHT CAR USED FROM LOT...CHROME PLATING ON HANDLES PEELING AND CUT YOU IF YOUR NOT CAREFUL. JUST F... |
| Nov 16, 2010 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I HAVE A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CHROME PLATES ON INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE OF DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE... |