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Recall 21V-749

Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2015 to 2017 Hyundai Sonata and 2 other models: Electrical system (software); Exterior lighting (turn signal).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-749
Reported
September 24, 2021
Vehicles affected
469,377 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 210.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles