Does the 2001 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, the most recent reported on April 16, 2009 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Sonata?

Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (69 complaints), followed by air bags (47).

How many 2001 Hyundai Sonata complaints mention a crash or fire?

27 of 205 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Hyundai Sonata recalls and problems

3 recalls and 205 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata.

recalls

205

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 09V124000 · reported April 16, 2009 · Hyundai Motor Company · 188,282 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 02V105000 · reported April 9, 2002 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 145,355 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector which mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the side impact air bags and could prevent air bag deployment during a crash where such deployment should occur.
The risk: Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bag could increase the risk of injury during a side impact crash.
The fix: Dealers will more securely fasten the side impact air bag wiring harnesses and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification began may 28, 2002. 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.

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 01V347000 · reported November 6, 2001 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 86,513 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector that mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the driver and/or passenger seat-mounted side impact air bag(s).
The risk: This condition could prevent seat mounted side impact air bag deployment during an accident where such deployment should occur. Non-deployment of the SRS side impact air bags could increase the risk of injury during an accident where side impact air bag deployment is intended.
The fix: Dealers will more securely fasten the front seat side impact air bag wiring harness and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification will occur in six mailings on may 27, june 3, june 10, june 17, june 24, and july 1, 2002. 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure69
Air bags47
Suspension29
Engine and engine cooling23
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Power train18
Vehicle speed control13
Steering10
Electrical system9
Visibility9

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 25, 2021 · Suspension
Upper rear control arm is connected to the subframe of the car and it’s rotted/ rusted out where the bushing goes to hold the control arm in place. Where am I supposed to mount the bushing now since it’s no longer there.

Jun 14, 2019 · Suspension · 152,565 miles
RECENTLY I HAD A SITUATION WHERE I WAS DRIVING ON COUNTY ROAD WAY AND MY CAR SUDDENLY COLLAPSED AND CAME TO AN IMMEDIATE STOP. TO SAY THE LEAST, I WAS A LITTLE SHOOK UP. I GOT OUT THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HAD LODGED AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. THE CAR WOULD GO INTO GEAR BUT IT WAS MAKING A KNOCKING…

Dec 1, 2018 · Steering · 151,035 miles
I WAS DRIVING DOWN MY STREET WHEN THE DRIVERS CV AXLE POPPED OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. I GOT THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME AND REMOVED THE WHEEL TO FIND THAT THE SUBFRAME WAS CORRODED COMPLETELY INTO. I KNOW THERE ARE RECALLS PERTAINING TO THIS EXACT ISSUE ON THIS TYPE OF CAR

Jul 23, 2018 · Structure · 130,000 miles
CONTROL ARM COMPLETELY SEPARATED/ BROKE FROM THE SUBFRAME. CALLED HYUNDAI AS MECHANIC SAID THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED UNDER A RECALL THAT CAME OUT SEVERAL YEARS AGO FOR "BECAUSE OF A POTENTIAL CORROSION RISK INVOLVING THE FRONT SUB-FRAME...CORROSION MAY PROGRESS AND THE FORWARD MOUNTING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM…

Jul 8, 2018 · Air bags · 66,667 miles
AIRBAG RED LIGHT COMES ON WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. RESTRAINING STRAP IN REAR-LEFT SEAT DOES NOT ENGAGE.

Sonata model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	4	276	20	9
2001	3	205	27	0
2002	7	320	31	4
2003	6	199	17	2
2004	1	202	22	2

Across all years, the 2011 Sonata has the most complaints (3,379). All Hyundai Sonata years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, the most recent reported on April 16, 2009 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Sonata?: Owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (69 complaints), followed by air bags (47).
How many 2001 Hyundai Sonata complaints mention a crash or fire?: 27 of 205 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 25, 2021.