CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Hyundai Sonata has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (7 reports).
1990 Hyundai Sonata recalls
Most common 1990 Hyundai Sonata problems
Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 7 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
AFTER FILLING VEHICLE'S TANK SMELLED FUEL INSIDE VEHICLE. A DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. FUEL TANK HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE BEFORE. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE GEAR SHIFT IS IN ANY POSITION (DRIVE, REVERSE, ETC.) INSTEAD OF PARK POSITION ONLY. THIS ALLOWS THE CAR TO ROLL UNATTENDED IF THE GEAR SHIFT WAS LEFT IN IN ANY POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. ALSO, THE GEAR SHIFT CAN BE MOVED FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER POSITION WITH OUT THE KEY INSERTED WHICH COULD BE A DISASTER IF CHILDREN WERE LEFT UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. I HAVE SENT COMPLAINTS TO HUNDAI WITH NO RESPONSE AND I HAVE SENT FORMS TO NHTSA WITH THE LAST BEING SENT ON 10/27/96 AND RECEIVED BY YOU ON 10/11/96 (REF NO. 803454). TO DATE I HAVE RECEIVED NO OTHER RESPONSE. *AK
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW. THROUGH LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS THIS VEHICLE HAS NEEDED THREE TRANSMISSIONS. I HAVE NOT REPLACED THE MOST RECENT TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE COST OF THE NEW TRANSMISSION IS MORE THAN THE VALUE OF THE CAR.
INTERLOCK SYSTEM FAILED ALLOWING DRIVER TO REMOVE KEY WHILE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, WHILE PUTTING CHILDREN IN THE CAR IT BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS, CHILDREN WERE REMOVED BEFORE CAR WENT OVER ENBANKMENT.
SHOULDER BELT ON BOTH SIDES BROKE.
1990 Hyundai Sonata questions
Does the 1990 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1990 Hyundai Sonata: Seat Belts; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (7), Electrical System (4), Seat Belts (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 Hyundai Sonata has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.