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2003 Hyundai Sonata recalls

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

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

For the 2003 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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2003 Hyundai Sonata recalls, newest first

August 7, 2009NHTSA 09V31700082 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
Hyundai is recalling 82 model year 2002-2003 sonata vehicles. Repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plating. If the top edge of the handle has very thin chrome plating that portion of the plating may wear away more easily than more thickly plated areas as the door handle is used. The worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge.
Consequence
A sharp edge could lacerate or otherwise injure a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai of puerto rico at 1-787-999-3333.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 21, 2009NHTSA 09V17100091,350 vehicles potentially affected

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Summary
Hyundai is recalling 91,350 my 2002-2003 Hyundai sonata vehicles. Repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plate. If the top edge of the handle has very thin chrome plating, that portion of the plating may wear away more easily than more thickly plated areas as the door handle is used. The worn chrome plating on the upper edge of the handle may result in a crack or separation between the chrome plating on the inboard and outboard surfaces of the handle, which may form a sharp edge.
Consequence
This may inflict laceration injuries to anyone using the door handle.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the chrome plated interior door handle free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 16, 2009NHTSA 09V124000188,282 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension

Summary
Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 XG300 and XG350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Road salt applied in these jurisdictions during the winter months may result in progressive, internal corrosion of the front sub-frame on the vehicles, and may result in thinning or perforation of the sub-frame steel. The corrosion is frequently visible and often discovered during inspection or routine maintenance, and owners may also hear noises or notice tire misalignment and steering pull. If these signals are undetected or unheeded, the corrosion may progress and the forward mounting of the lower control arm may detach from the sub-frame.
Consequence
If that happens, the vehicle may lose drive power to the wheels, and the front wheel may make contact with the fender or wheel well, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional holes in the upper and lower panels. If the front sub-frame does not require replacement, the dealer will add drainage holes to the sub-frame and will treat the sub-frame with rust-proofing material to stop the corrosion process. This procedure will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2004NHTSA 04V369000919 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage

Summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity" a valve on the fuel tank assembly may not close properly. If a vehicle rolls over and the fuel tank assembly valve is not properly closed, fuel spillage may occur.
Consequence
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. The recall began on October 5, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai de puerto rico at 1-800-981-0188.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 9, 2004NHTSA 04V178000263,968 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Summary
Some passenger vehicles contain a fuel tank assembly valve that may not close properly. If a vehicle with a fuel tank assembly valve that is not properly closed were to roll over, fuel spillage may occur.
Consequence
Fuel spillage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install an additional fuel tank assembly valve. Owner notification began on June 30, 2004. Owners should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 17, 2003NHTSA 03V0970008,315 vehicles potentially affected

Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a traction control system (tcs), if the T125/70D-15 compact spare tire is installed on a front wheel position, the tcs may inadvertently activate beginning at speeds of 20 MPH.
Consequence
Inadvertent activation of the tcs will cause automatic application of the brake at the wheel where the compact spare tire is installed. Inadvertent brake application could cause overheating and damage to the brake, and may prevent the vehicle from being driven at speeds above 20 MPH, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spare tire with a new larger diameter T125/80R-15 compact spare tire and a new tire pressure label will be installed on the driver's door to provide information applicable to the T125/80R-15 compact spare tire. Vehicles produced from November 15, 2002 through December 16 2002, already contain T125/80R-15 compact spare tires, will only require new tire pressure labels. Owner notification began June 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 199 complaints about the 2003 Hyundai Sonata with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
45
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags34
  2. Electrical system17
  3. Service brakes17
  4. Suspension14
  5. Structure › Body › Door13

Other Hyundai Sonata years

Other 2003 Hyundai models

Most recalled 2003 vehicles

  1. 2003 Honda Accord (24 recalls)
  2. 2003 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
  3. 2003 Honda Odyssey (15 recalls)
  4. 2003 Subaru Outback (15 recalls)
  5. 2003 Subaru Legacy (15 recalls)
All of 2003’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2003 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: latches/locks/linkages, suspension, fuel system, gasoline, tires. 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 2003 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 2003 Hyundai Sonata?
199 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.