Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
NHTSA campaign 21V749000 · announced September 24, 2021 · filed by Hyundai Motor America · 469,377 units affected
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Sonata, 2016-2017 Sonata Hybrid, and Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The Smart Junction Box (SJB) software logic may not properly interpret the signals received from the multifunction switch, which could cause the turn signal to activate in the opposite direction of what the driver intended.
The risk
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the SJB software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2015 Hyundai Sonata
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.