2013 HYUNDAI SONATA Recalls (10)

Campaign:
12V352000 on 07/24/2012
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Affected:
29,767
Defect:
Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 hyundai sonata passenger cars, manufactured from january 24, 2012, through june 21, 2012. the curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
Consequence:
The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. this recall began on august 31, 2012. owners may contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
Notes:
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 106.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety vehicle safety administrations hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V434000 on 07/17/2014
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 05/28/2014
Affected:
883,000
Defect:
Hyundai motor company (hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 sonata vehicles manufactured december 11, 2009, through may 29, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
Consequence:
If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'park' position, the transmission may not be in 'park.' if the vehicle is not in the 'park' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. a vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 123.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V152000 on 03/08/2017
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 05/28/2014
Affected:
977,778
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles. in the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 7, 2017. owner's may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for the recall is 160.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V226000 on 04/04/2017
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
03/20/2012 - 05/28/2014
Affected:
572,000
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2013-2014 sonata and santa fe sport vehicles. machining errors during the engine manufacturing process may cause premature bearing wear within the engine.
Consequence:
Bearing wear may result in the engine seizing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine, replacing the engine short block, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began june 2017. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. hyundai's number for this recall is 162.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V617000 on 10/04/2017
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 05/28/2014
Affected:
443,545
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152. the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Consequence:
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2017. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
17V617000 on 10/04/2017
Component:
Seat belts:pretensioner
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 05/28/2014
Affected:
443,545
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152. the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Consequence:
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. the recall began november 6, 2017. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 169.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V137000 on 02/28/2018
Component:
Air bags
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 08/30/2012
Affected:
580,058
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. on february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles. on april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. owners were notified with an interim letter on april 20, 2018. a second notification will be sent when the remedy is available. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V137000 on 02/28/2018
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 08/30/2012
Affected:
580,058
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. on february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles. on april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. owners were notified with an interim letter on april 20, 2018. a second notification will be sent when the remedy is available. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V137000 on 02/28/2018
Component:
Seat belts:pretensioner
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 08/30/2012
Affected:
580,058
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. on february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles. on april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. owners were notified with an interim letter on april 20, 2018. a second notification will be sent when the remedy is available. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
18V137000 on 02/28/2018
Component:
Air bags: air bag control module
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 08/30/2012
Affected:
580,058
Defect:
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. on february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles. on april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles. in the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Consequence:
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Correction:
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. owners were notified with an interim letter on april 20, 2018. a second notification will be sent when the remedy is available. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA TSBs (52)

Bulletin:
TSB-12-01-022
Component:
063110 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv)
Summary:
Hyundai: inspection information provided regarding the crankshaft pulley bolt torque. model 2013 sonata. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-13-FL-001
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Hyundai: due to an error in the internal control module read only memory, information is provided regarding the replacing of the pcm and a possible warranty claim. models 2011-2013 elantra, 2010-2013 genesis coupe, 2010-2013 santa fe, 200
Bulletin:
TSB-13-FL-002
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Hyundai: the throttle control (etc) body, on some vehiicles, needs to be cleaned and procedural information is being provided, due to deposits found at valve-to-bore interface. models 2011-2013 elantra, 2010-2013 genesis coupe, 2010-2013
Bulletin:
TSB-13-AT-008
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Hyundai: information has been provided regarding procedure in repairing and replacing related part to transmission solenoid dtc for certain vehicles. models 2010-2013 tucson, santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata, elantra, azera, 2012-2013 accent, 2
Bulletin:
FIR-0909
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Hyundai: procedure information provided on symptoms and inspection of fuel level sender with certain symptoms. models 2006-2011 sonata, 2012 genesis, 2010 tucson. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-13-FL-003
Component:
072000 fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Summary:
Hyundai: information regarding the inspection procedure for fuel level sender and symptoms of check engine light on, erratic or unresponsive fuel gauge or fuel gauge does not reach full level after filling up. models 2012-2014 genesis, 20
Bulletin:
TSB-13-01-025
Component:
021530 suspension:front:control arm:lower arm
Summary:
Hybrid: information being provided in regards to replacing the lower rear control arms, on certain vehicles, due to being located and registered in salt belt areas. models 2011-2013 sonata, 2011-2012 sonata hybrid, 2012 azera.
Bulletin:
14-ST-002-1
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Issues with a minor clicking or thud type noise when turning the steering wheel. *lj
Bulletin:
14-01-019
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Rear lower control arms needs replacing on sonata, (hybrid,azera) vehicles. *lj
Bulletin:
TSB-14-HC-003
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Hyundai: procedures and diagnosis information is provided, on some vehicles, regarding electric oil pump (eop) and oil pump control unit (opu), when various issues occur. model 2011-14 sonata. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-15-01-010
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Hyundai: related information, on some vehicles, with a certain type of engine, and engine control module (ecm) regarding update for diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) for engines fuel rail/system pressure too low. model 2012-13 sonata, santa
Bulletin:
13-BE-008
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
13-EE-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
13-AC-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
13-BD-002
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
13-BE-004
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14-AT-010
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
13-01-025
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
12-01-019-2
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14-DS-001-1
Component:
106200 power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14-BE-012
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14-FL-002
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14-FL-004
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
10060972
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14-AC-001
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
14-BE-002
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
16-AT-002
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Summary to be provided on a future date.
Bulletin:
16-AT-004
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Automatic transaxle (6-speed) atm fluid level check description: the following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. the atf level must be checked by the following procedure: notice use only atf meeting the s
Bulletin:
5NP-E2D7G-09
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
The following vehicles are equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. the atf level must be checked by the following procedure.
Bulletin:
5NP-Q7S7E-09
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park. this bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
Bulletin:
5NP-U7X3S-09
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"hyundai is providing an extended warranty for the engine 'short block 'assembly (consisting of the engine block, crankshaft and bearings, connecting rods and bearings, and pistons) on 2011'2014 sonatas."
Bulletin:
5NP-M6C8D-10
Component:
113000 electrical system:starter assembly
Summary:
This bulletin describes the procedure to verify that the fuse and jumper settings for the remote engine start control module are set for the applicable vehicle, and if necessary, how to make adjustments to these settings.
Bulletin:
5NP-B6E2P-10
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
"the pcm or tcm contains logic to adjust solenoid duty and line pressure as needed to compensate for normal clutch wear over the life of the transaxle. this bulletin provides the procedures necessary to reset (erase) and relearn the pcm/tcm
Bulletin:
5NP-V6G6F-10
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
"this bulletin provides information related to the engine control module (ecm) software update to prevent an increase in the catalyst temperature which may result in illumination of the malfunction indicator light with the following dtc(s):
Bulletin:
5NP-S9D9P-10
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin provides information on components, attributes, and precautions of the 7-speed dry-type dual clutch transmission (dct).
Bulletin:
5NP-Q6G9Y-01
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
Hyundai motor america is conducting a service campaign to replace the oil feed pipe assembly on certain 2011-14my sonata and 2013-16my santa fe sport vehicles equipped with 2.0l turbo engines. service campaign t1n provides a procedure to re
Bulletin:
5NP-J2N7P-01
Component:
062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Summary:
Some sonata 2.0t (yf) and santa fe sport 2.0t (an) vehicles may experience a slight leak from the oil feed hose assembly onto the engine undercover directly beneath the hose.
Bulletin:
5NP-B8H2Z-12
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. as a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the botto
Bulletin:
5NP-G5Z6W-03
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
The mdps (motor driven power steering) assembly contains a flexible rubber coupling which may wear over time resulting in a slight "clicking" or "thud" type noise when turning the steering wheel. the warranty coverage for this coupling ha
Bulletin:
5NP-F8M5G-03
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
Hyundai has announced an extended warranty for the motor driven power steering (mdps) coupling on the following vehicles: ? 2011-2014 sonata (yfa), 2011-2014 sonata hybrid (yf hev) ? 2007-2015 elantra (hd, md/ud), 2009-2012 elantra tourin
Bulletin:
5NP-D4B5F-04
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Some sonata (yf) vehicles may develop a condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (heater & evaporator assembly) becoming warped and may cause interference against one or more of the internal flaps that control ai
Bulletin:
5NP-V6X6R-04
Component:
161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
Summary:
In some areas, a vehicle's underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. as a precautionary measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of underbody components, and an undercoating spray is applied to the botto
Bulletin:
5NP-E9R9G-08
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
The warranty coverage for the clock spring has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first. refer to the warranty and service parts information outl
Bulletin:
5NP-B3Q3X-07
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
This bulletin provides additional service procedures to assist the diagnosis of vehicles equipped with variable displacement a/c compressors that features an external control valve (ecv).
Bulletin:
5NP-V3F8T-09
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
If you are servicing a vehicle with the dtc or symptoms listed below, refer to the service procedure to diagnose the condition. ? diagnostic trouble codes: ? p0705 - range switch sensor circuit ? p0706 - range switch range/performance
Bulletin:
5NP-H2D6P-12
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Some sonata (yf) vehicles may develop a condition with the separator plate in the middle of the heater box (heater & evaporator assembly) becoming warped and may cause interference against one or more of the internal flaps that control ai
Bulletin:
5NP-J7X2Y-12
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Hyundai motor america is conducting a service campaign to perform an underbody corrosion preventative service on certain 2011 ? 2014 my sonata previously or currently registered in salt belt states. service campaign 946 provides a procedure
Bulletin:
5NP-Z6F3A-11
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. if this is not done, the oil pump may be damaged.
Bulletin:
5NP-F6W6P-05
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
The shift lever on some 6-speed vehicles may intermittently not shift out of park. this bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to correct this condition.
Bulletin:
5NP-P5L7D-05
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
If you are servicing a vehicle with a harsh and/or delayed shift, use the gds as shown in the service procedure to measure shift engagement time.
Bulletin:
5NP-X5D2X-07
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
The warranty coverage for the brake pedal stopper has been extended to 15 years with unlimited mileage from the date of original retail delivery or date of first use, whichever occurs first.
Bulletin:
5NP-B9V8T-09
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
On some sonata (yf, lf), sonata hybrid (yf hev, lf hev), santa fe (nc), and azera (hg) vehicles, a yoke noise may develop in the steering rack. this bulletin provides information on how to diagnose the yoke noise and replace the rack supp

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