2017 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid — Electrical system: software
Published September 27, 2021 · Recall initiated: September 24, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V749000, published September 27, 2021 and initiated September 24, 2021. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid — Electrical system: software.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SONATA
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata | 2015 Hyundai Sonata | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid — Electrical system: software recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V749000 on September 27, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SONATA.