1997 Hyundai Sonata problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (14) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (5) · Air Bags:frontal (4)
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Compared against other Hyundai Sonata model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (47)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility 2023-01-30 · 23-BD-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Power Train 2021-05-21 · 21-AT-006H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
hyundai approves only the atf, dct gear oil and ivt gear oil specified in the vehicleã¢ââs ownerã¢ââs manual. ã¯ââ· use of other atf may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ã¯ââ· use of other dct and ivt gear oil may result in reduced durability. hyundai does n
Equipment 2021-03-30 · 21-EM-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the bearing clearance test inspection requirements to determine next required steps.
Service Brakes 2021-03-23 · 21-BR-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
Equipment 2021-03-10 · 21-EM-003H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Service Brakes 2020-11-30 · 20-BR-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Showing the 6 most recent of 47 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.