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

Electrical System — Software
Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal

Date Announced

SEP 24, 2021

Vehicles Affected

469,377

Hyundai Recall #

210

NHTSA Campaign #

21V749000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall 210: SMART JUNCITON BOX (SJB) TURN SIGNAL CONTROL LOGIC UPDATE - Dealer Best Practice (TSB# 21-01-071H): November 18, 2021
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Miscellaneous Document - CHRONOLOGY
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall 210 Smart Junction Box - Dealer Best Practice
• Recall Quarterly Report