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Hyundai Sonata 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

124Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
12Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
29Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags31 complaints

31 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V347000, 02V105000.

Engine23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 09V124000.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V259001.

Seat Belts7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V259001Reported September 11, 2000 - 165,977 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 165,977 vehicles across all affected models.

01V347000Reported November 6, 2001 - 86,513 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 86,513 vehicles across all affected models.

02V105000Reported April 9, 2002 - 145,355 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on April 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 145,355 vehicles across all affected models.

09V124000Reported April 16, 2009 - 188,282 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 188,282 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP03001Opened March 26, 2003 - Closed August 1, 2003

IMPROPER FRONTAL AIR BAG PERFORMANCE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP03001Opened March 26, 2003 - Closed August 1, 2003

IMPROPER FRONTAL AIR BAG PERFORMANCE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP03001Opened March 26, 2003 - Closed August 1, 2003

IMPROPER FRONTAL AIR BAG PERFORMANCE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA08016Opened August 21, 2008 - Closed April 20, 2009

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V124000.

EA08016Opened August 21, 2008 - Closed April 20, 2009

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V124000.

EA08016Opened August 21, 2008 - Closed April 20, 2009

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V124000.

EA08016Opened August 21, 2008 - Closed April 20, 2009

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V124000.

EA08016Opened August 21, 2008 - Closed April 20, 2009

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. Resulted in recall campaign 09V124000.

PE08029Opened April 22, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2008

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08029Opened April 22, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2008

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08029Opened April 22, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2008

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE08029Opened April 22, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2008

FRONT SUB-FRAME CORROSION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19994
200017
200111
200211
200310
20047
20059
20065
20075
200822
20096
20108
20112
20122
20132
20142
20151
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.