Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2004 Hyundai Sonata has 1 recall, 201 complaints.
1
Recalls
201
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
09V124000
SUSPENSION
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 188,282 MY 2001-2004 SONATA AND MY 2001-2004 XG300 AND XG350 VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2004 Hyundai Sonata 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | SUSPENSION | On February, 16th 2026, I took my vehicle into the Automotive shop for an oil change. They inspected... |
| Aug 14, 2025 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem un... |
| Mar 7, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2004 sonata which was manufactured 05/07/04. has front frame corrosion exactly like the 089 safet... |
| Nov 6, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated her fiance was driving 20-25 MPH on a ste... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | UNKNOWN, I recently purchased it from a dealership in Lemon Grove Cailfornia. Ever since I bought it... |
| Mar 3, 2023 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the a... |
| Dec 12, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perf... |
| Nov 17, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The shocks and suspension in my car are almost nonexistent causing multiple almost car accidents |
| Oct 7, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while performing a 4-wheel alignment... |
| Sep 9, 2022 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to an independent... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Air Bag autolight is on. |
| Jun 10, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The front subframe has a hole in it it rusted for some reason and upon research there was a recall o... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illumi... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | SERVICE BRAKES | I own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. On 1/19/22, while driving the car, the brakes started failing. I was ab... |
| Jan 19, 2022 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, she notic... |
| Apr 1, 2021 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE LOCAL DEALER FAULKN... |
| Feb 19, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKE IT SEEMS TO ACCELERATE FOR A SECOND BEFORE BRAKING. I HA... |
| Jan 27, 2021 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I ENTERED MY VIN NUMBER ON THE HAS BUDDY APP AND IT SAYS THAT I HAVE A RECALL FOR SUSPENSION BUT CAL... |
| Jan 4, 2021 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THERE IS A RECALL ON 2004 HYUNDAI SONATA FOR BAD SUBFRAMES THAT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE SINCE AT L... |
| Aug 8, 2020 | SUSPENSION | I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN I STARTED HEARING NOISES AND THE CAR STARTED STEERING TO THE RIGHT. WHEN I... |