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2006 Hyundai Sonata Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of all 1,047 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Sonata model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 110,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
93
9% of 1,047
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
110,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 15, 2006, latest May 7, 2025.

2006 Hyundai Sonata suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter52006 Q12009 Q12013 Q22015 Q32017 Q22019 Q22021 Q22025 Q2
93 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2013 Q2 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata

  1. NHTSA 13V354000Aug 12, 2013Suspension, Wheels & Tires364,502 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Sonata vehicles manufactured March 1, 2005, through January 21, 2010; and model year 2006-2011 Azera vehicles manufactured September 27, 2005, through November 22, 2010 originally sold in, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Road salt and water can enter portions of the rear crossmember, leading to corrosion of the crossmember steel. This may lead to detachment of one of the rear control arms.

    Risk: Control arm separation may suddenly change the rear wheel alignment, affecting the handling of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the crossmember assembly. The recall began on October 8, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai Customer Care Center at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall number is 113.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sonata model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200528 (17%)
  2. 200693 (9%)
  3. 200727 (4%)
  4. 200817 (4%)
  5. 200936 (8%)
  6. 201014 (4%)
  7. 2011191 (6%)
  8. 201267 (4%)
  9. 201365 (3%)
  10. 201413 (2%)
  11. 201533 (3%)
  12. 20168 (1%)
  13. 201710 (1%)
  14. 20189 (2%)
  15. 20192 (1%)
  16. 20202 (1%)
  17. 20211 (1%)
  18. 20225 (5%)
  19. 20231 (1%)
  20. 20241 (2%)
  21. 20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Hyundai Sonata have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 93 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 110,500 miles.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata has the most suspension complaints (191), compared with 93 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata concerns the suspension: 13V354000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.