NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999
Hyundai Sonata GLS complaints and VIN decoding
NHTSA lists 46 owner complaints for the Hyundai Sonata GLS from model year 1999, and no vehicle recall campaigns filed under this model name. Structure is the component owners name most often.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.
See the model year, plant and build details of one vehicle, then the recalls for its exact year.
- 46 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
- 1 model year with data (1999)
- top component: Structure (35 complaints)
- 1 complaint reporting a crash (2.2%)
- 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
- 2 complaints reporting an injury (4.3%)
- 1 complaint reporting a death (2.2%)
All 46 complaints are for the 1999 model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Reporting a crash | Reporting a fire | Reporting an injury | Reporting a death |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.
Structure is the component named most often, in 35 complaints (76.1% of all 46), followed by Suspension (11) and Air Bags (6).
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 35 | 76.1% |
| Suspension | 11 | 23.9% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 13.0% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 10.9% |
| Power Train | 3 | 6.5% |
| Steering | 2 | 4.3% |
| Tires | 1 | 2.2% |
| Wheels | 1 | 2.2% |
One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.
What NHTSA owner complaints mean
These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.
- They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
- Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
- Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
- One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
- Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.
Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.
Are there any recalls for the Hyundai Sonata GLS?
NHTSA lists no vehicle recall campaigns filed under the model name Sonata GLS. NHTSA sometimes files versions of a model under other names, so check the brand’s other models too, and use NHTSA’s VIN lookup (opens in a new tab) for any particular vehicle.
What is the most common Hyundai Sonata GLS complaint?
Structure is the component named most often: 35 complaints, or 76.1% of all 46. Suspension (11) and Air Bags (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.
How many Hyundai Sonata GLS complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?
Of the 46 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 2 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.
The Hyundai models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Hyundai VIN decoder with every Hyundai model page, WMI code and VIN note.
- Hyundai Sonata 1995–2026 · 63 recalls · 15,961 complaints
- Hyundai Elantra 1995–2026 · 56 recalls · 8,573 complaints
- Hyundai Santa Fe 2001–2026 · 46 recalls · 7,647 complaints
- Hyundai Tucson 2005–2026 · 36 recalls · 6,267 complaints
- Hyundai Palisade 2020–2026 · 16 recalls · 2,421 complaints
- Hyundai Accent 1995–2022 · 25 recalls · 2,026 complaints
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 2022–2026 · 15 recalls · 1,333 complaints
- Hyundai Veloster 2012–2021 · 10 recalls · 1,289 complaints
All Hyundai models and WMI codesLook up recalls by year
Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.