2003 Model Year

Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
198
Recalls
3
Crashes
17
Severe
47

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

09V317000 Aug 2009

Other

No consequence data available

09V171000 May 2009

Other

No consequence data available

03V097000 Mar 2003

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Structure
Jul 2025

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V124000 NHTSA Action Number: EA08016 Recall calls for repair or replacement of front sub-frame, due to corrosion. Local...

Suspension
Apr 2025

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the mechanic discovered severe cor...

Suspension
Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by an independent mechanic, the mechanic informed...

Structure
Jul 2023

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while self-inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the subframe was extremely rusted....

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Jun 2021

Airbag light came on and stays on. Pulled a code that pointed to the wiring in the passenger seat. Moved wiring around and made sure connectors were p...

Engine
Feb 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, WHEN THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER AND STALLED...

Suspension
May 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, SHE WAS INFORMED...

SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2020

YOU CAN NOT FILL GAS TANK PASS HALF WITH OUT THE SMELL FILLING THE CAR .THE BACK SUSPENSION WHEN YOU GO OVER 40 TALES FROM SIDE TO SIDE .THE CAR WAS O...

Air Bags
Apr 2019

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS ON. WHEN RESET THE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN.

Air Bags
Apr 2019

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON BUT THEY HAVE NOT DEPLOYED & NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO THE AIRBAG SYSTEM, WIRING, ETC. WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION WITH THE ABS LIGHT ON...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2003 Hyundai Sonata has 198 complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Air Bags. 17 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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