Worst 2012 Hyundai Sonata Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 556 | 11 | 68 | 91,915 mi | |
| STEERING | 298 | 6 | 3 | 72,924 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 228 | 3 | 31 | 81,386 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 167 | 18 | 2 | 88,062 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 151 | 10 | 9 | 73,023 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 121 | 1 | 6 | 107,257 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 119 | 5 | 9 | 81,845 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 98 | 1 | 8 | 84,074 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 93 | 8 | 2 | 83,173 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 79 | 9 | — | 62,243 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 70 | 1 | 2 | 81,354 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 36 | 1 | 1 | 40,984 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 35 | — | 1 | 70,874 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 31 | 7 | 6 | 71,670 mi | |
| WHEELS | 27 | 3 | 1 | 64,138 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 12 | — | — | 85,619 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 9 | 1 | 2 | 109,216 mi | |
| TIRES | 9 | — | — | 12,424 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 9 | — | — | 39,214 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | 2 | 54,680 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | — | 58,133 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 6 | — | 2 | 90,250 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 13,192 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 | — | — | 28,750 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | — | 2 | 51,160 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 5 | — | — | 101 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 35,160 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | — | — | 59,963 mi | |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 145,133 mi |
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Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Sonata
13 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,174,227 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak from the pipe.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
+ 3 more recalls
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