Does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, the most recent reported on August 12, 2013 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?

Owners have filed 345 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (164 complaints), followed by unknown or other (36).

How many 2010 Hyundai Sonata complaints mention a crash or fire?

19 of 345 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 19 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Hyundai Sonata recalls and problems

2 recalls and 345 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata.

recalls

345

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.

2010 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Suspension: rear

NHTSA campaign 13V354000 · reported August 12, 2013 · Hyundai Motor Company · 364,502 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, 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 and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.
The risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 13V113000 · reported April 1, 2013 · Hyundai Motor Company · 1,712,336 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
The risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

Most reported problems

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

Structure164
Unknown or other36
Engine29
Service brakes28
Power train21
Air bags20
Electrical system16
Steering15
Electronic stability control (ESC)13
Fuel/propulsion system11

What owners report

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

Dec 20, 2025 · Engine · fire reported
Subject: Non-Collision Engine Compartment Fire - 2010 Hyundai Sonata (VIN: […] ) "On dec 19 2025, my 2010 Hyundai Sonata suffered a sudden, non-collision fire that originated in the engine compartment. While there are currently no 'open' recalls on this VIN, I am formally reporting this incident as it matches the…

Nov 17, 2025 · Structure
External Handles made of plastic continue to break and do not allow access to open car doors

Sep 12, 2025 · Unknown or other
I have had 3 door handles fall off in the last couple months I think this is safety concern i do not see any recalls.I do see that there is a lot of people complaining about this matter door handles should not be fallen off

Sep 11, 2025 · Steering
Car has had check engine light on for 3 + years. Have taken it to several mechanics including a Hyundai dealership and none of them can figure out what is wrong. Have replaced water pump, belts x2 in a year (same belt) and thermostat x 3 again (all within 2 years). Dash fuel gage and Dash heating/cooling gage are…

Jul 27, 2025 · Engine
While driving 60–70 mph on […] just north of Sylmar, I suddenly heard a loud, deep “pop” from the lower part of the car. Within seconds, the engine began steaming heavily and leaking oil everywhere. I immediately turned on my hazard lights and began maneuvering toward the right shoulder, crossing multiple lanes with…

Sonata model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	5	696	30	6
2008	3	425	19	11
2009	2	460	21	11
2010	2	345	19	3
2011	14	3,379	116	112
2012	8	1,558	51	95
2013	9	1,917	93	98

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

Questions

Does the 2010 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, the most recent reported on August 12, 2013 (Suspension: rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Sonata?: Owners have filed 345 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (164 complaints), followed by unknown or other (36).
How many 2010 Hyundai Sonata complaints mention a crash or fire?: 19 of 345 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 19 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 20, 2025.