2006 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
43
complaints reporting a crash
9
complaints reporting fire
9
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 23 report injuries (38 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2006 Hyundai Sonata vehicles were involved in 71 fatal crashes with 40 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
- Fire riskWater may enter the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) Module and result in an electrical… · Jan 9, 2018
- Crash riskRoad salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to… · Aug 12, 2013
- Crash riskExterior Lighting · Jul 21, 2009
- Crash riskExterior Lighting · Apr 15, 2009
- Crash riskAir Bags · Apr 10, 2008
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE AIR BAG WARNING LABEL INSTALLED ON THE… · Jun 26, 2006
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE INNER BEZELS OF THE HEADLAMPS WERE NOT… · May 22, 2006
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FRONT SEAT BELT MAY INTERFERE WITH THE… · Aug 29, 2005