The 2006 Hyundai Sonata has 14 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk from the ABS module, which stays powered after the car is shut off and can short-circuit if moisture gets inside, starting an underhood fire even with the vehicle parked.
A rear suspension recall, which applies only to vehicles registered in certain northern and midwestern states, covers control arms that can corrode and separate, suddenly shifting rear wheel alignment and reducing handling. On the restraint side, the front passenger seat sensor can misclassify a small adult as a child and suppress the passenger airbag in a crash, and the front seat back recliner can release unexpectedly in a collision if the seatbelt contacts the recliner knob. Vehicles with the 3.3-liter engine and electronic stability control face a separate issue where the system can trigger unnecessarily on banked curves, applying a front brake and altering the vehicle's path without driver input. A stop lamp switch defect can cause brake lights to stay on when the pedal is released or fail to illuminate when pressed. Turn signal lenses on some vehicles are improperly positioned or dimensioned, reducing their brightness to other drivers. A final recall covers airbag warning labels on the sun visors that can peel off, leaving occupants without the safety guidance printed on them.
