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Frontal crashNot rated
Side crashNot rated
Rollover resistanceNot rated
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
2008 Hyundai Sonata 4-DR w/SAB
- Frontal · driver
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 / 5
- Frontal · passenger
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 / 5
- Side barrier · driver
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 / 5
- Side barrier · rear passenger
- ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 / 5
Equipment reported in the NHTSA test record
- Electronic stability control · Standard
Ratings describe a tested configuration, not the condition or crash history of this individual used vehicle. Compare NHTSA overall and frontal ratings only within the same vehicle class and within 250 pounds of curb weight.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · Record 2396. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026.
Autorrive assessment
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Additional independent testing
IIHS evaluates crash protection, crash prevention and equipment using its own tests and grading system.
A verified independent assessment is not yet included in this report. NHTSA results above remain separate from an Autorrive composite score.
Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Additional reported safety equipment · 3 +
- Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
- Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
- Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Nov 15, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: 5NPEU46C78H366829
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
4 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Throttle control system vulnerabilities
NHTSA action: DP21003 · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:THROTTLE
Opened Nov 12, 2021 · Closed Jun 20, 2023
Loss of Motive Power
NHTSA action: DP22003 · ENGINE
Opened Sep 12, 2022 · Closed Dec 12, 2023
Rear Control Arm Failure
NHTSA action: PE13007 · SUSPENSION:REAR
Opened Mar 25, 2013 · Closed Aug 20, 2013 · Related recall 13V354000
Seat Belt Buckle Electrical Malfunction
NHTSA action: PE14023 · AIR BAGS
Opened Jul 22, 2014 · Closed Dec 1, 2014
Manufacturer communications
56 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11025476
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
Document 11032522
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prior crashes, theft, or noncertified airbag replacements. These inflators are not approved for use, may rupture during deployment, and have caused serious injuries and fatalities. Please see attached announcement, provided by NHTSA, for more details.