Does the 1991 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. 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 1991 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 1991 Hyundai Sonata?

29 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1991 Hyundai Sonata recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1991 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.

Has your Hyundai been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1991 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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1991 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 5
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seat belts7
Power train › Automatic transmission5
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor3
Service brakes3
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch2

Other 1991 Hyundai models

Most recalled 1991 vehicles

1991 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
1991 Blue Bird TC2000 (12 recalls)
1991 Acura Integra (11 recalls)
1991 Thomas School Bus (11 recalls)
1991 Chevrolet Caprice (10 recalls)

All of 1991’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1991 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seat belts. 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 1991 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 1991 Hyundai Sonata?: 29 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.