Hyundai Sonata Recall R/2003/064: Wiring Concern In SRS Loom, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 24 Jun 2003
- Launched
- 572
- vehicles in the UK
- 21b005
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Sonata vehicles built between 1 March 1998 and 23 July 2001. With side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. The dealer will re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
With side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WIRING CONCERN IN SRS LOOM Defect: On some vehicles with side air bags there is a faulty connection onto the SRS wiring loom under both front seats. This will cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled. Remedy: Re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the SRS warning light to illuminate and the air bag system will be disabled.
The Fix
The dealer will re-route and secure the air bag wires and connectors.
Are You Affected?
Sonata built between 1 March 1998 and 23 July 2001 may be included. Hyundai estimates 572 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 campaign code 21b005 or the DVSA reference R/2003/064. 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 | |
| SonataPossible unintentional deployment of both side air bags | Urgent | R/2003/063 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2003/063 on 24 Jun 2003, for possible unintentional deployment of both side air bags. The one launched after it was R/2003/109 on 22 Aug 2003, for possible fuel leak and engine shutdown. You can also see every Hyundai recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/064, 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.