How many recalls does the 2004 Hyundai Sonata have?

The 2004 Hyundai Sonata has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2004 Hyundai Sonata has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 Hyundai Sonata?

Of 288 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2004 Hyundai Sonata Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Hyundai Sonata has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 188,282 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 09V124000 2009-04-16 188,282 affected

Defect

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,…

Consequence

IF THAT HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE MAY LOSE DRIVE POWER TO THE WHEELS, AND THE FRONT WHEEL MAY MAKE CONTACT WITH THE FENDER OR WHEEL WELL, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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 HOLES IN THE UPPER AND LOWER PANELS. IF THE FRONT SUB-FRAME DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER…

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION

AIR BAGS

12111

STRUCTURE:BODY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

STEERING

STRUCTURE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

WHEELS

SERVICE BRAKES

Total complaints288

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“2004 hyundai sonata gls front sub frame (k frame) has rusted out but I guess for certain vin numbers there was a recall. Mine has the same issue and has caused suspension issues with the control arms and axles, subframe has snapped due to rusting in michigan.”

STEERING · reported 2026-04-28

“2004 hyundai sonata gls front sub frame (k frame) has rusted out but I guess for certain vin numbers there was a recall. Mine has the same issue and has caused suspension issues with the control arms and axles, subframe has snapped due to rusting in michigan.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-04-28

“2004 hyundai sonata gls front sub frame (k frame) has rusted out but I guess for certain vin numbers there was a recall. Mine has the same issue and has caused suspension issues with the control arms and axles, subframe has snapped due to rusting in michigan.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2026-04-28

“On february, 16th 2026, I took my vehicle into the automotive shop for an oil change. They inspected the car as well and they found that the front passenger side of the vehicle subframe has a substantial amount of the metal rusted through. The file attached was a photo of the repair invoice from…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2026-02-16

“I got this car a hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2025-08-14

“I got this car a hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever…”

WHEELS · reported 2025-08-14

“I got this car a hyundai sonata 2004 about 2 to 3 years ago. At first I didn't notice the problem until a couple months into me having the car I was on the freeway and it suddenly felt like I was out of control of my car and the back end was like swerving like I was pulling a trailer. And ever…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-08-14

“My 2004 sonata which was manufactured 05/07/04. Has front frame corrosion exactly like the 089 safety recall that hyundia issued already for 1998-2003. My car was manufactured a few months later and they are denying the repair because it doesnâ€™t fall in their production dates.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2025-03-07