Does the 2004 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 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 2004 Hyundai Sonata?

Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (56 complaints), followed by structure (47).

How many 2004 Hyundai Sonata complaints mention a crash or fire?

22 of 202 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 32 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Hyundai Sonata recalls and problems

1 recall and 202 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Hyundai Sonata.

recalls

202

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.

2004 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.

Most reported problems

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

Suspension56
Structure47
Air bags46
Electrical system17
Steering13
Wheels13
Latches/locks/linkages12
Unknown or other12
Power train10
Service brakes, hydraulic8

What owners report

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

Apr 29, 2026 · Steering
2004 Hyundai Sonata GLS front sub frame (K Frame) has rusted out but I guess for certain VIN numbers there was a recall. Mine has the same issue and has caused suspension issues with the control arms and axles, subframe has snapped due to rusting in Michigan.

Feb 17, 2026 · Suspension
On February, 16th 2026, I took my vehicle into the Automotive shop for an oil change. They inspected the car as well and they found that the front passenger side of the vehicle subframe has a substantial amount of the metal rusted through. The file attached was a photo of the repair invoice from Luke’s Auto in Upper…

Aug 17, 2025 · Suspension
I got this car a Hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever since then it's gotten…

Mar 26, 2025 · Unknown or other
My 2004 sonata which was manufactured 05/07/04. has front frame corrosion exactly like the 089 safety recall that hyundia issued already for 1998-2003. My car was manufactured a few months later and they are denying the repair because it doesn’t fall in their production dates.

Jun 5, 2024 · Suspension
I currently own a 2004 Hyundai Sonata with a severe sub-fame deterioration, Unfortunately it does not fall under the so called salt belt states, That being said I don't know how Kansas does not fit that especially north east Kansas. Wondering if there's some way that they could reconsider on this matter and maybe get…

Sonata model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	3	205	27	0
2002	7	320	31	4
2003	6	199	17	2
2004	1	202	22	2
2005	1	165	26	2
2006	9	1,047	43	9
2007	5	696	30	6

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

Questions

Does the 2004 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 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 2004 Hyundai Sonata?: Owners have filed 202 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (56 complaints), followed by structure (47).
How many 2004 Hyundai Sonata complaints mention a crash or fire?: 22 of 202 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 32 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 29, 2026.