Hyundai Sonata Recall R/2003/063: Possible Unintentional Deployment Of Both Side Air Bags, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jun 2003
- Launched
- 404
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/063
- DVSA reference
Hyundai recalled Sonata vehicles built between 19 September 2000 and 7 February 2002. If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently. The dealer will fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE UNINTENTIONAL DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH SIDE AIR BAGS Defect: If the doors of the vehicle are closed with force it may be possible for the side air bags to deploy inadvertently. Remedy: Fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible unintentional deployment of both side air bags.
The Fix
The dealer will fit new satellite sensors to both sides of the vehicle.
Are You Affected?
Sonata built between 19 September 2000 and 7 February 2002 may be included. Hyundai estimates 404 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2003/063. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandeur, SonataAn electrical short circuit may occur inside the ABS module | Urgent | R/2018/085 | |
| Grandeur, SonataWheels may misalign | Book soon | R/2013/136 | |
| SonataBrake lights may become inoperative | Urgent | R/2009/115 | |
| SonataBrakes may apply prematurely | Urgent | R/2005/122 | |
| SonataWiring concern in SRS loom | Urgent | R/2003/064 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2003/062 on 24 Jun 2003, for possible fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2003/064 on 24 Jun 2003, for wiring concern in SRS loom. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/063, launched 24 June 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.