Recall 21V749000: 2015–2017 Hyundai Sonata, 2016–2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2016–2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 469,377
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
The risk
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-IN Hybrid
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V749000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 210
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Owner letters
- Nov 19, 2021
- Components
- Electrical system:software (Electrical System); Exterior lighting:turn signal (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology