Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata has 119 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
119
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My 2012 Hyundai Sonata recently had an engine replacement completed under a Hyundai recall. Immediat... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle dashboard is severely cracked. It doesn’t appear to be from wear and tear. |
| Oct 17, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | No incident to report. Vehicle not regularly driven in about 5 years, other than to keep battery cha... |
| Jan 3, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car went complete stall after a warning light came off “Hybrid System Warning - Check Brakes” I am ... |
| Sep 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We received a recall letter for 198 and 251. We called and made the appointment for September 9, 202... |
| Aug 31, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When driving (at any speed) car error message comes up that says "Hybryd system warning safely stop ... |
| Jul 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Active air lap warning. Active air flap malfunction. |
| Jul 8, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On July 8th 2024 I was driving my already troubled 2012 Hyundai Sonata when I started to smell stron... |
| Oct 18, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FIRERELATED | Driving and vehicle caught on fire under hood of car |
| Sep 10, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car was stolen it is Hyundai sonata 2012 although anti software has been upgraded . It is been 10... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | i’ve been having issues with the brake lights being sometimey sometime it works and sometimes not, a... |
| Apr 5, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There was a complaint on your site that is exactly what happened to my car. While driving with foot ... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When decelerating, the vehicle will have a hard down shift or it feels like it accelerates with your... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle have shift control problem, it jerks hard when put into drive or reverse, also when goin... |
| Jan 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car started on fire while being stopped at a signal light |
| Sep 25, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Received a warning message saying pull over safely do not drive this vehicle in the middle of the ro... |
| Sep 21, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I purchased the car 9/1/21. 4 months ago I repaired an issue with the fuel pump and fuel rail. Now i... |
| Sep 13, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Vehicle caught on Fire. |
| Sep 1, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dash board has been completely cracked. I’m scared the airbags are effected by it or will deploy une... |
| Aug 29, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When driving at higher speeds 50+mph, hybrid battery warning flashes, alarm beeps, warning states ... |