The 1992 Hyundai Sonata has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 100,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
THE MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELT CAN TRAVEL SLOWLY OR CHATTER IN THE TRACK AND MAY EVENTUALLY STOP TRACKING AND BECOME INOPERATIVE.
SLOWING, CHATTERING, OR FAILURE OF THE MOTORIZED SHOULDERBELT MAY DISCOURAGE USE OF THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURYIN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE TRACK ASSEMBLY AND, IF ANY SYSTEMS ARE FOUND INOPERATIVE, THE SYSTEM WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, AS REQUIRED.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Transmission failure. Repair place says it was a premature mechanical failure. Possible defective parts.*ak”
“When pressing on the gas pedal automatic seat belt would engage. However, when pressing the brake pedal automatic seat belt would disengage. *ak”
“While driving the driver's base cracked horizontally, causing the driver's seat to fall backwards unexpectedly, almost causing loss of vehicle control. *ak”
“Hood latch failed.”
“Consumer states that while driving at or about 25-35 mph lower control arm sheered on driver's side behind the ball joint bending upper strut pulling the axel clean out of transmission. Con not contact the manf.”
“Brakes went to the floor when applied at 30 mph, resulting in a crash due to brake failure. Please describe details. *ak”
“Automatic seat belt broke loose from track during collision, resulting in injury/after recall repairs.”
“Fluid leaks developed in power steering unit, causing it to crack. *ak”
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Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1992 Hyundai Sonata as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.