NHTSA Campaign 09V124000 (Hyundai Recall #089) - excessive corrosion, thinning of the metal and perforation of the front sub-frame steel, due to road salt, resulting in separation of the forward mounting of the lower control arm increasing the risk of a crash. The recall was issued in 2009 for 1999-2004 Hyundai Sonatas. The present owner purchased the vehicle in 2014 with no knowledge of previous recall. The excessive corrosion and perforation of the sub-frame was brought to the owner's attention in December 2022 during a routine oil change by a Meineke shop and reported as unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to Route 1 Hyundai in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey, for inspection and repair estimate on December 30, 2022 and an online complaint filed with Hyundai Motor America for the recall (Case #[XXX]). Following numerous email communications to Hyundai Consumer Affairs, it was confirmed by a National Consumer Affairs representative that the vehicle was covered in Hyundai Recall #089. Route 1 Hyundai took photos of the front sub-frame and H-frame, completed a report and submitted it to Hyundai Motor America. Hyundai Motor America responded that they are declining assistance due to the failure being out of warranty caused by the time in service and mileage of the vehicle. The vehicle has 80,000 miles on the odometer. I am of the understanding that safety recalls are never out of date. Please verify if the response made by Hyundai Motor America is justified. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kingshill, VI, USA

Takata recall my steering get tight while I'm driving which makes it hard to turn while on the highways

- Clarksdale, MS, USA

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact noticed that the subframe was rusted, which caused the front driver and passenger tires to detach. The vehicle was taken to reliable Hyundai (438 S ingram mill rd, springfield, mo 65802) where they informed the contact the vehicle was too old and unable to be repaired. The front tires were replaced; however, the subframe remained rusted. The tires needed to be replaced four times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09V124000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 207,000.

- Springfield, MO, USA

Worn rear tires prompted purchase of new tires. Tire technicians noted that the frame was cracked and that the vehice is unsafe to drive. Both rear tires are in jeopardy but the rear passenger side is by far the worse. Vehicle had been making odd noises especially when turning and some vibration at spweds over 40mph. Fortunately the the tires didn't fall off while in motion.

- Saint Charles, IL, USA

I was driving at 35 mph on himilaya &came to a slight curve in the road when all of a sudden my car pulled hard to the left almost hitting the car in the left lane next to me, it dropped to the ground and I heard a very loud scraping noise.I got out of the vehicle to find the front passenger side tire completely detached from the lower control arm & the bolt & pin meant to keep the lower control arm from detaching was gone. There is extensive damage to the wheel well, front right panel of the vehicle, fluid is leaking & the car is no longer operational/capable of driving. My vehicle was manufactured in Maryland which is one of the states included in recall #09V124000.

- Aurora, CO, USA

The right side of the engine cradle broke (due to corrosion); the result of this broke the right front half axle, and detroyed right front tire.

- Portage, MI, USA

Driving on clear paved street @ approximately 20 mph when loud crackling noise of front right fell to pavement. No loss of control, merely steered vehicle off main lane of street. No structure or object found on paved street for approximately 50 yds to final point of exiting off of street. Witness in car with driver can attest to no pot holes or other noted objects anywhere in area of tire markings on paved street. Auto required full tow to closest dealership.

- Houston, TX, USA

The painted alloy wheels on my 2004 Hyundai Sonata are bubbling, pitting and corroding resulting in regular and unexpected loss of air. The paint is coming off in large pieces. The damage is necessitating air fill-up prior to moving vehicle on numerous occasions. Numerous trips to tire shop to "fix flats" have resulted in "bead leaks" due to the corrosion. Dealer acknowledges problems in this area but will not replace wheels or offer solution (I offered to accept regular steel wheels and wheel covers) even under extended warranty. Instead they gave me the name of a wheel "refinisher" to solve the problems myself.

- Mcmurray, PA, USA

18 months after purchasing my 2004 Hyundai Sonata brand new. The rear wheel bearing seized causing my tire to drag while driving and the tire then popped. I was able to have the wheel bearing replaced under warranty. However, they would not cover the tire.

- Pittsfield, MA, USA