Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Hyundai Sonata owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Today I took my car to the dealership for a recall on the rear cross member. I also wanted to pay for a four wheel alignment at my own cost. I dropped my car off this morning only to be called a couple hours later. The gentleman stated that he couldn't do an alignment on the front tires because "the front subframe is rotted around the control arm mounting points." he said that my car was "very unsafe" and that I really shouldn't drive it. My ride had left and I was 40 minutes from home. I had no choice. Thankfully, I made it home safely and now it's parked for awhile. But after some research I saw that 2001-2004 Hyundai Sonata were recalled for the front subframe rotting away. Not only that, I saw many cases of owners of 2006 Hyundai Sonata with the same problem that I am having. He told me that the cost to repair would be over $1,300. Oh my. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle fish tailed out of control. The rear driver's side wheel struck the inner wheel well and subframe. The contact slowed the vehicle and moved the vehicle onto road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic stated that the upper control arm fractured due to corrosion. The subframe and fuel tank were also corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver side rear axle cross member was rusted and fractured. The traction control light illuminated. The contact called the lujack Hyundai dealer [phone], 101 w 37th st, davenport, ia 52806) and was told that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact back to the same dealer, stating that the vehicle was under a warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 121,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 30 to 40 MPH, the vehicle ran over a bump and the rear end moved back and forth. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was out of alignment and the subframe of the vehicle was corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 13V354000 (suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
On December 30th 2012 time:11.52 am while making a slow turn into a parking area of sikh temple, 16000 stirling road,southwest ranches,fl33331 tel: [phone],my 2006 Hyundai Sonata suddenly accelerated uncontrollably for no reason,an accident resulted with minor damaged to other property and minor damage to the front of the 2006 Sonata. Is there anything wrong with the vehicle's speed control?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for a state inspection. While the vehicle was on the lift, the mechanic noticed that the rear cross member was severely rusted and multiple holes were present. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the exterior rear driver and passenger side door handles were detached. The interior rear passenger side door handle was also detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,533.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front undercarriage fractured without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
I was driving 25 miles when the rear axle broke. According to research, this is a part that was not replaced in recall in 2013. I need the repair because the car is not moving. I almost crashed the car with another one. We were my pregnant wife and me. Recall 113
91 year old was driving and hit by another car. The car drove him into a tree. The air bag went off and produced sufficient internal injuries that he died. The air bag went off too hard. If there were no air bag, he would have lived.
Body complaints in other Sonata years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2006 Hyundai Sonata?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the body & structure of the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of the model year's 1,047 complaints. The component named most often is body (21 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Hyundai Sonata body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2006 Hyundai Sonata, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Hyundai Sonata body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries and 1 death to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.