The 1993 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 46 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.
“Dt: just bought the vehicle used and it started smoking. Also, fluid was coming out of it, had vehicle towed to brother's house. Dealer hasdnot looked at vehicle. *ak”
“Took the automobile into dealership to have a vehicle inspection done. When leaving dealership noticed that the directional signals did not work circled around the block and drove the car back to the dealership. I explained that the directional signals were working fine when I brought the vehicle…”
“Took the automobile into dealership to have a vehicle inspection done. When leaving dealership noticed that the directional signals did not work circled around the block and drove the car back to the dealership. I explained that the directional signals were working fine when I brought the vehicle…”
“While driving at 10 mph, making a right hand turn, another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle, and both front back seats broke. Driver was injured. Manufacturer contacted, but provided no help. *ak *ml”
“Problems with changing gears. Would go 30mph. Would get no speed. Transmission made grinding noise. Been to dealer & had mechanic change transmission. The 2nd transmission was same as first. Took vehicle back & transmission replaced once again, 3 months later, transmission stopped working. Had…”
“Transmission/radiator/starter failed.”
“Transmission/radiator/starter failed.”
“Transmission/radiator/starter failed.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Hyundai Sonata as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.