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Complaints Reported By The Department Of Transportation For
2003 HYUNDAI Vehicles

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HYUNDAI: SONATA

Complaint DescriptionView Details
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Read Details...
STRUCTURE Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
TIRES:VALVE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
TIRES:VALVE Read Details...
TIRES Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL Read Details...
TIRES:VALVE Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Read Details...
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
AIR BAGS Read Details...
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Read Details...
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Read Details...
WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB Read Details...
WHEELS:RIM Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Read Details...
POWER TRAIN Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
OTHER Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Read Details...
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Read Details...
STEERING:COLUMN Read Details...
STEERING Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Read Details...
SUSPENSION Read Details...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Read Details...
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Read Details...
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Read Details...
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Read Details...


Fuel Efficiency Ratings for
2003 HYUNDAI: SONATA Vehicles

Data provided by U.S. Department of Energy and the EPA
ModelDisplacementCylindersTransmissionDriveCity MPGHighway MPG
SONATA 2.4 4 Auto(L4) F 22 30
SONATA 2.4 4 Manual(M5) F 22 30
SONATA 2.7 6 Auto(L4) F 19 27
SONATA 2.7 6 Manual(M5) F 20 27


Recall Information for
2003 HYUNDAI: SONATA Vehicles

Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Description of DefectCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY" A VALVE ON THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE ROLLS OVER AND THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequences of DefectFUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI DE PUERTO RICO AT 1-800-981-0188.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentTIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Description of DefectON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF THE T125/70D-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED ON A FRONT WHEEL POSITION, THE TCS MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE BEGINNING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH.
Consequences of DefectINADVERTENT ACTIVATION OF THE TCS WILL CAUSE AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE AT THE WHEEL WHERE THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE IS INSTALLED. INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE, AND MAY PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN AT SPEEDS ABOVE 20 MPH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPARE TIRE WITH A NEW LARGER DIAMETER T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE AND A NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR TO PROVIDE INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO THE T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRE. VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM NOVEMBER 15, 2002 THROUGH DECEMBER 16 2002, ALREADY CONTAIN T125/80R-15 COMPACT SPARE TIRES, WILL ONLY REQUIRE NEW TIRE PRESSURE LABELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 2003. 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.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 059. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recalled ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Description of DefectSOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. IF A VEHICLE WITH A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY CLOSED WERE TO ROLL OVER, FUEL SPILLAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequences of DefectFUEL SPILLAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective ActionDEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
NotesHYUNDAI RECALL NO. 066. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).










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