1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 7 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 112,849 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 hyundai sonata gls. While making a left turn at a traffic light, the front passenger side suspension separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mec”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 21, 2015 · Suspension
“I own a 1999 hyundai sonata and was informed by my mechanic that the front sub frame on the passenger side is rusting through, presenting a severe safety risk to the driver and passengers. There is cu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 3, 2013 · Suspension
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1999 Hyundai Sonata. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–19 / 26–27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Checking a specific 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS
How do I know if my 1999 Hyundai Sonata GLS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Accent2,032 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.