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2015-2017 Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and others recall: software

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on September 24, 2021. It covers about 469,377 vehicles.

vehicles affected
469,377
reported
Sep 24, 2021
owners notified
Nov 19, 2021
related complaints
399

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A turn signal that activates in the opposite direction of what was intended by the driver increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 21V749000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 399 complaints about electrical problems.

2015 Hyundai Sonata2016 Hyundai Sonata2017 Hyundai Sonata2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid2017 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid

Questions about recall 21V749000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and others software?

Yes. Recall 21V749000, reported on September 24, 2021, covers about 469,377 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V749000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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