1991 Hyundai Sonata Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1991 Hyundai Sonata recalls

Most common 1991 Hyundai Sonata problems

Problem areas named in the 29 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	9
Engine And Engine Cooling	8
Power Train	7
Electrical System	7
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Unknown Or Other	2
Wheels	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Visibility	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2003-09-04, Air Bags
LTR EXPRESSING HIS DISSATISFACTION WITH THE WAY NHTSA PROCESSED HIS PETITION FOR A HEARING...*MR THE CONSUMER SENT A PETITION FOR DEFECTIVE AIRBAGS. *TS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR BAG RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TIMES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

2002-03-19, Seat Belts
RECALL 93 V 196 000/PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS: SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER'S SIDE HAS STOP TRACKING AND BECAME INOPERATIVE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YH

2000-11-14, Seat Belts
INTERIOR SYSTEM PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELTS FAILED, PRIOR TO RECALL NO #93V196000.*ET

2000-06-23, Power Train
TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED 3 TIMES SINCE OWNERSHIP! TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING, CONDITION WORSENS WITH COLD WEATHER.*AK

1999-03-11, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH TRANSMISSION BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN, AND KEEP CHANGING INTO DIFFERENT GEARS. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP THREE TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK.

1991 Hyundai Sonata questions

Does the 1991 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1991 Hyundai Sonata: Seat Belts. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Hyundai Sonata?

Based on 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (9), Engine And Engine Cooling (8), Power Train (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.