Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata has 377 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.
377
Complaints
2
Recalls
9
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 1...
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | While driving, the vehicle experienced sudden engine malfunction. The car entered limp mode, lost po... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | ENGINE | I purchased a used 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Within about 2 weeks it broke down while I was in the far le... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine seized on the highway on my way home from work. The service department has been horrid. Th... |
| Oct 14, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2012 Hyundai Sonata cut off and stopped working! The vehicle locked up in the middle of a main st... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving to her residence at u... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2012 Hyundai Sonata originally had its engine replaced under Hyundai’s recall (NHTSA Recall #17V2... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle loses power while driving making it unsafe to drive, it can cause an accident in certain con... |
| Aug 16, 2025 | ENGINE | This is the first time I have an engine failure. I drove my car 3 min before merging into the route ... |
| Jul 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine seized due to extremely low oil despite more than regular oil changes. |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving on the highway with my two minor children, my vehicle suddenly shut off without warnin... |
| Apr 11, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicl... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle was lea... |
| Feb 8, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine suddenly shut off middle of the road while driving and will not restart. No warning lights c... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | ENGINE | I took the car to the dealer because the codes was reading engine assembly issues. I took it to the ... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | ENGINE | I bought car octv230th little after month as driving engine failure occurred had towed to dealership... |
| Dec 7, 2024 | ENGINE | Car engine light is flashing |
| Oct 15, 2024 | ENGINE | Engine oil level goes low very soon after an oil change less than 1000 miles driven and oil becomes ... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | ENGINE | connecting rod bearing failed |
| Sep 20, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed th... |
| Aug 29, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle sh... |