Recalls: Hyundai DN8 Sonata
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Hyundai DN8 Sonata
2019 Hyundai DN8 Sonata: tow bar wiring harness
In December 2019, recall campaign RC1901 was issued for Hyundai DN8 Sonata vehicles that were fitted with a tow bar trailer wiring harness and available for sale from 26 July 2019 to 1 November 2019. Due to incorrect wiring, all lights on the trailer could become inoperative when the ignition was off, including the hazard and brake lights. If the hazard or brake lights became inoperative, other road users may not see the stopped vehicle – this increased the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, the trailer wiring harness was to be repaired. For further information, please see PRA 2019/18017.
2020-22 Hyundai DN8 Sonata N-Line: fail-safe mode could cause loss of power
In January 2023, recall campaign 21D155 was issued for 2020-22 Hyundai DN8 Sonata N-Line vehicles. Due to a programming issue, the ‘fail-safe’ driving mode may not respond as intended when certain transmission faults were detected. Specifically, the fail-safe mode may activate and result in reduced acceleration, followed by a loss of motive power. If this loss of motive power occurred while driving at speed, it could increase the risk of a collision and injury for vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005607.
Problems and faults: Hyundai DN8 Sonata
Overview
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Problems and faults: Hyundai DN8 Sonata
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Hyundai DN8 Sonata.
