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Hyundai Sonata 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Hyundai Sonata: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

205Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
34Complaints 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 Structure71 complaints

71 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags49 complaints

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

Suspension29 complaints

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

Brakes26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 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.

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.

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.

20001
200113
200219
200317
200415
200511
20069
20079
200828
200932
20109
20117
20126
20139
20145
20153
20164
20172
20184
20191
20211
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.