Vehicle recall 09V317000 · August 7, 2009
2002-2003 Hyundai Sonata
Repeated use of the interior door handle may cause wear of the chrome plating.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Hyundai recall no. 91B032.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
- 09V317000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 2009
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
- Manufacturer campaign
- 91B032
- Owner notification
- September 16, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 82
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Sonata (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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