Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Hyundai Sonata has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am filing this complaint regarding a serious engine issue with my 2006 Hyundai Sonata equipped wit... |
| Jan 3, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION, THE AC... |
| Jul 5, 2018 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO BECOME JERKY AT 140,000 MILES. THIS OCCURED ON A VEHICLE WITH AUTOMATIC ... |
| Apr 30, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND PLACED IN EITHER DRIVE ... |
| Dec 25, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TAKATA RECALL ON CHRISTMAS NIGHT MY CAR WOULDN'T GO IN REVERSE.IT HAS TRANSMISSION FLUID IN THERE.I ... |
| Nov 4, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT FAILED TO SWITCH ... |
| Aug 8, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE IS NO LONGER ABLE TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE. WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE DISPLAY SHOWS PARK AND VEH... |
| Jul 30, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE SYSTEM WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED, THEN THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART. EVALUATION SHO... |
| Jul 7, 2014 | POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IN THE MORNING THE( ECO OFF) LIGHT CAME ON, AND THERE WAS NO POWER, BUT THE ... |
| Jun 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FIRST OF ALL THE TIME AND MILEAGE ARE APPROXIMATE. WE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN TURNING OFF THE PARK... |
| Jul 5, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 50 MPH, IT SUDDENLY SLAMS INTO THIRD GEAR CAUSING A VIOLENT JERKING AND... |
| Apr 25, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 09V122000-I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE REFUSED TO FIX THE CAR AS THEY HAVE NO... |
| Jun 10, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, THE SPEED WOULD DECREASE TO 20-... |
| Jul 3, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | COMPLAINT CENTERS ON A PATTERN OF DECEPTIVE AND MISLEADING REPRESENTATIONS BY HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP IN... |
| Dec 21, 2006 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA LX, HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPIN... |