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1990 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1990 Hyundai Sonata. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1990 Hyundai Sonata recalls, newest first

November 29, 1993NHTSA 93V196000100,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat belts

Summary
The motorized shoulder belt can travel slowly or chatter in the track and may eventually stop tracking and become inoperative.
Consequence
Slowing, chattering, or failure of the motorized shoulderbelt may discourage use of the restraint system, increasing the risk of injuryin the event of a sudden stop or accident.
Remedy
Dealers will lubricate the track assembly and, if any systems are found inoperative, the system will be repaired or replaced, as required.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 21, 1990NHTSA 90V03800039,361 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch

Summary
Insufficient clearance could cause the safety catch on the secondary hood latch striker to bind.
Consequence
If primary latch is released or if hood is not completely closed, hood could fly open while vehicle is in motion; this would block driver's vision and could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace hood latch striker assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the 1990 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Power train › Automatic transmission3
  2. Electrical system › Ignition › Switch2
  3. Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch2
  4. Seat belts2
  5. Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery1

Other Hyundai Sonata years

Other 1990 Hyundai models

Most recalled 1990 vehicles

  1. 1990 Blue Bird TC2000 (13 recalls)
  2. 1990 Honda Accord (12 recalls)
  3. 1990 Thomas School Bus (12 recalls)
  4. 1990 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
  5. 1990 Honda Civic (10 recalls)
All of 1990’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1990 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts, latches/locks/linkages, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1990 Hyundai Sonata recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1990 Hyundai Sonata?
16 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.