How many recalls does the 1987 Hyundai Sonata have?

The 1987 Hyundai Sonata has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1987 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 1987 Hyundai Sonata?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1987 Hyundai Sonata Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1987 Hyundai Sonata. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“Motor mount broke.”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

“Rack and pinion leaks.”

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

“Upper tie bar bent.”

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

“Cross member bent and poorly welded.”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect investigations

Investigation PE94043 Opened 1994-05-27 · closed 1994-10-31

CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURES

There is no summary currently available

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Hyundai Sonata as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.