Mechanic Notes

2015 Hyundai Sonata Turn Signal recall 21V749000

Safety recall

Component: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal · Campaign 21V749000 · Reported 24/09/2021

Symptoms / what can happen

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

Cause

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 fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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