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1995 Hyundai Sonata
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 66
- Received Jan 1995 to Aug 2010
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Airbags fail to deploy in crashes12 complaints · 18% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving8 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Transmission fails or loses power while driving5 complaints · 7.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #95V163000One or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended. The rear spring would no longer function to support the vehicle body at its normal height.
- Recall #94V166000The tire inflation pressure label affixed to the left rear door states that the vehicle capacity is "1,100 pounds". This information is incorrect. The correct vehicle capacity weight is 860 pounds. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 1 fire, 12 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 6 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 66 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 18% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 8 | 12% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 5 | 7.6% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 4 | 6.1% | – | |
| Alloy wheel rims crack and lose air | 4 | 6.1% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 6.1% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #95V163000August 23, 1995356 vehicles affected
suspension: rear: shock absorber
One or both of the rear suspension lower spring seats are not securely attached to the shock absorber and Can slide lower onto the shock absorber than intended. The rear spring would no longer function to support the vehicle body at its normal height.
Loss of rear spring support Can increase the potential for a vehicle accident if it occurs while the vehicle is moving.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine whether the rear shock absorbers are from the suspect production. If the shock absorbers are from the suspect production, the shock absorber/spring seat assemblies will be replaced.
NHTSA recall #94V166000September 1, 19944,842 vehicles affected
equipment: other: labels
The tire inflation pressure label affixed to the left rear door states that the vehicle capacity is "1,100 pounds". This information is incorrect. The correct vehicle capacity weight is 860 pounds. This does not conform to the requirements of FMVSS no. 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence of non-compliance: loading of the vehicle beyond the capacity weight Can cause tire and vehicle damage that Can result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Hyundai will provide owners with a new label showing the correct vehicle capacity weight with instructions for application.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Hyundai Sonata.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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