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Vehicle recall 09V171000 · May 21, 2009

2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata

Repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plate.

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

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.
Notes
Hyundai recall no. 093.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09V171000
Reported to NHTSA
May 21, 2009
Filed by
Hyundai Motor Company
Manufacturer campaign
093
Owner notification
July 13, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected
91,350
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Recall 09V171000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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