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2001 Hyundai Sonata Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2001 Hyundai Sonata, and owners have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
205
owner complaints to NHTSA
27 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–22
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension

    NHTSA 09V124000 Reported 188,282 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor Company

    Hyundai is recalling 188,282 my 2001-2004 sonata and my 2001-2004 xg300 and xg350 vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island,…

    Remedy: Dealers will measure the thickness of the front sub-frame and inspect the front sub-frame for corrosion damage and, if necessary, the front sub-frame will be replaced with a new sub-frame that incorporates additional…

  2. Air bags: side/window

    NHTSA 02V105000 Reported 145,355 vehicles potentially affected HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

    On certain passenger vehicles, an intermittent condition that leads to the supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light illumination could result from motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector which mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only…

    Remedy: Dealers will more securely fasten the side impact air bag wiring harnesses and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification began may 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an…

  3. Air bags

    NHTSA 01V347000 Reported 86,513 vehicles potentially affected HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The supplemental restraint system (SRS) air bag warning light could illuminate due to motion of the side impact air bag wiring harness and side impact air bag wiring harness connector that mount to the adjustable seat cushion assembly. This condition only relates to the driver and/or passenger…

    Remedy: Dealers will more securely fasten the front seat side impact air bag wiring harness and connectors to the vehicle's front seat cushion frames. Owner notification will occur in six mailings on may 27, june 3, june 10,…

205 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2001 Hyundai Sonata have filed 205 complaints with NHTSA; 27 describe a crash. Reports cite 21 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 91,348 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 32 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Upper rear control arm is connected to the subframe of the car and it’s rotted/ rusted out where the bushing goes to hold the control arm in place. Where am I supposed to mount the bushing now since i”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 25, 2021 · Suspension

“Recently i had a situation where i was driving on county road way and my car suddenly collapsed and came to an immediate stop. To say the least, i was a little shook up. I got out the car and noticed”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 14, 2019 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–22 mpg
City / Highway18–19 / 25–27
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Hyundai Sonata model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Sonata model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1987 Hyundai Sonata01
1989 Hyundai Sonata311
1990 Hyundai Sonata316
1991 Hyundai Sonata129
1992 Hyundai Sonata122
1993 Hyundai Sonata126
1994 Hyundai Sonata13
1995 Hyundai Sonata266
1996 Hyundai Sonata123
1997 Hyundai Sonata249
1998 Hyundai Sonata149
1999 Hyundai Sonata4124
2000 Hyundai Sonata4276
2001 Hyundai Sonata3205
2002 Hyundai Sonata7319
2003 Hyundai Sonata6199
2004 Hyundai Sonata1202
2005 Hyundai Sonata1165
2006 Hyundai Sonata91,047
2007 Hyundai Sonata5696
2008 Hyundai Sonata3425
2009 Hyundai Sonata2460
2010 Hyundai Sonata2345
2011 Hyundai Sonata143,377
2012 Hyundai Sonata81,557
2013 Hyundai Sonata91,912
2014 Hyundai Sonata7748
2015 Hyundai Sonata91,147
2016 Hyundai Sonata6726
2017 Hyundai Sonata3764
2018 Hyundai Sonata1374
2019 Hyundai Sonata0162
2020 Hyundai Sonata4179
2021 Hyundai Sonata4134
2022 Hyundai Sonata394
2023 Hyundai Sonata287
2024 Hyundai Sonata146
2025 Hyundai Sonata017
2026 Hyundai Sonata13

Checking a specific 2001 Hyundai Sonata

How do I know if my 2001 Hyundai Sonata 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2001 Hyundai Sonata; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 (for example 01V347000).

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

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.