Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Hyundai Sonata has 5 recalls, 425 complaints.
5
Recalls
425
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
08V161000
AIR BAGS
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 393,308 MY 2006-2008 SONATA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ADVANCED AIR BAG SYSTEM WHICH FEATURES AN OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (O...
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
13V113000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 20...
08E021000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING 4,085 REPLACEMENT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2006-2008 SONATA AND AZERA VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT...
13V354000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Hyundai Sonata 4-DR w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | Car has a B1448 (ACTIVE) Passenger Occupant Detecting System (PODS) Circuit Fault Related to the pa... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Bought in 2023 @ 98k miles. Have had trouble with 1.it would only start in drive, then that seems t... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | STEERING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I find replacing the light bulbs for head lights and brake lights and flood lights more often than a... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | On November 4, 2024 while coming to a stop in traffic, the brake pedal went to the floor without any... |
| Jul 27, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illumi... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | The contact's grandson owns a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving on several ... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Dec 13, 2022 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Took vehicle to independent Hyundai factory trained technician due to air bag light. Was advised thi... |
| Nov 5, 2022 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG light is on, with defect in Occupant Classification System (passenger weight sensor), with O... |
| Sep 24, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Passenger side sun visor suddenly rotated down and will not stay up. This blocks drivers view. A few... |
| Apr 4, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Just about 2 months ago i exit my vehicle after parking up. As i exit i smelled a burning smell and ... |
| Jan 16, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The car was parked and turned off, not being driven and ignited on its own. The entire front end of ... |
| Nov 17, 2021 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I put the car in reverse while parked in a parking lot, when I put the car in reverse, the car took ... |
| Sep 13, 2021 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The driver side sun visor on my 2008 hyundai sonata is defective. The visor will not stay up and han... |
| Sep 9, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Manufacturer has REFUSED to return My calls. Dragged me down there for an appointment, made me wait.... |
| Jul 6, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hello, I recently purchased a 2008 Hyundai Sonata in Germany and entered the VIN on your website. I ... |
| May 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | "AIR BAG" light stays on. Passenger side seatbelt light blinks on and off. Likely a Sensor issue, ... |
| Nov 16, 2020 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS IL... |
| Aug 31, 2020 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHILE PASSING A VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN A 50MPH ZONE, MY 2008 HYUNDAI SONATA EXPER... |
| Apr 24, 2020 | AIR BAGS | RED AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON. PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ALWAYS OFF, EVEN IF SEAT IS EMPTY. RED PAS... |