2003 Hyundai Sonata safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
17
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 28 report injuries (45 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Hyundai Sonata vehicles were involved in 21 fatal crashes with 21 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskLatches/locks/linkages · Aug 7, 2009
- Crash riskLatches/locks/linkages · May 21, 2009
- Crash riskSuspension · Apr 16, 2009
- Fire riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL… · Jul 26, 2004
- Fire riskSOME PASSENGER VEHICLES CONTAIN A FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY VALVE THAT MAY NOT CLOSE… · Apr 9, 2004
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS), IF… · Mar 17, 2003