The stop lamp switch may fail, affecting many vehicle systems including the brake lights, transmission shift interlock, electronic stability control, and the cruise control. Failure of any of these systems could increase risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch to correct these issues. This recall is to begin on June 29, 2009. The Hyundai recall number is 092.
Recalls
Recalls are issued for cars with safety-related defects or problems
2006 Hyundai Sonata
Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy When Needed
Body, Interior & Misc., June 2, 2008
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The front passenger seat sensor, to detect a child seat or adult in the seat, may recognize a small adult as a child seat. If this happens and the front passenger air bag is deactivated, the risk of injury in a crash may be increased. Dealers will verify the Occupant Classification System (OCS) is not working properly. After verification, dealers will remove the front passenger seat cushion and send it to a repair facility. The recall began May 26, 2008. The Hyundai recall number is 083.
Replacement Headlight Assemblies May Not Conform to Federal Safety Standards
Electrical & Lights, February 13, 2008
RepairPal Expert Overview:
Replacement headlamp assemblies may not conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard because they may not have been aligned properly and fail to conform to the photometric requirements. Improper aiming of the headlight may result in poor visibility and possibly result in a crash. Dealers were notified and returned their supply of headlights to Hyundai. The Hyundai recall number is 080.
Air Bag Information Label on Sunvisors May Be Distorted or Lost
Body, Interior & Misc., October 2, 2006
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The air bag warning label installed on the sunvisors may have lost adhesion or become distorted and illegible. If the labels are missing or cannot be read, the driver or front seat passenger will not have information that may help them in a crash. Dealers will replace the sunvisor assemblies free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2006. The Hyundai recall number is 076.
Turn Signal Lenses May Not Be Positioned Properly
Electrical & Lights, June 26, 2006
RepairPal Expert Overview:
On some models, the inner bezels of the headlamps were not assembled properly, so the turn signals may not be positioned correctly. This may cause the intensity of the turn signals to be reduced. Reduced visibility of the turn signals may increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the left and right headlamp assemblies. The recall began June 26, 2006. The Hyundai recall number is 075.
Manual Front Seats May Recline Without Warning
Body, Interior & Misc., October 24, 2005
RepairPal Expert Overview:
Interference between the front seat belt and the front seat recliner knob may cause the front seat to recline inadvertently. Inadvertent release of the seat back may result in injury to the vehicle occupants. Dealers will replace the manual seat back recliner knob(s) free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2005. The Hyundai recall number is 072.
Electronic Stability Control May Be Oversensitive
Suspension & Steering, July 29, 2005
RepairPal Expert Overview:
The ESC may be oversensitive to the onset of oversteering while driving on banked curves, possibly causing the application of the front outside brake. Application of the brake by the inadvertent activation of the ESC may change the vehicle's line through the corner and result in a crash. Dealers will reprogram the ESC hydraulic electronic control unit. The recall began July 29, 2005. The Hyundai recall number is 070.