Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2006 HYUNDAI SONATATransport Canada Recall #2005253
The official notice
Defect
During a government 65 km/h 40% offset frontal barrier test, the driver's seat belt may have interfered with the manual front seat back recliner knob, inadvertently releasing the seat back recliner mechanism. The release of a seat back recliner during a vehicle crash could result in injury to vehicle occupants.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front seat back recliner knob with an revised part.
4,936 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R49Updated June 10, 2026