2012 HYUNDAI SONATA Complaints

View complaints related to 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 1,630 complaints submitted for the 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Moss point , MS

    The lighting system on the front and back lights, tail lights and brake lights are shortaged and melts the housings thst the bulbs go in. I have had two of these cars with the same identical problems and my son has had two sonatas and I have more people that’s having the issue as well. It’s very dangerous because the tail lights work whenever and me as the driver can’t see behind me nor the person driving behind me will know that I’m stopping. I can’t drive my vehicles at all at this present time and has made s appointment with the company, Hyundai and filed a complaint as well. Something has to be done quickly to put this on the recall list because it’s very dangerous for myself and others on the national highways

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - CANTON, OH

    My tail and brake lights sometimes work sometimes doesn't. Rear window brake light stays illuminated when car is turned off causing battery to drain. This problem has been on going for years. I can sometimes wiggle bulbs and make them work for a while but problem has been persistent for too many years. Tired of replacing bulbs.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Aberdeen, WA

    Driving on freeway and traction control light came on and stays on. Then my car stalls. Additionally, I awakened at 6 am to find my breaks light had been on most the night at no fault of mine. I checked my vin# and being told my 2012 sonata is not part of the recall campaign 136. This is a danger to my life and Hyundai is refusing to correct the problem at their cost.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Stockton, CA

    The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the resident and then to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V568000 (Engine). The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Houston, TX

    Dash board has been completely cracked. I’m scared the airbags are effected by it or will deploy unexpectedly there are other people with the same issue. There has been no damage or accidents with this vehicle

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Goodyear, AZ

    Power steering loses power and window between speedometer and tach goes blank. Car keeps running but no power steering and cannot take out of park. Must restart the car to solve issue. Happened several times while at idle, in park. Happened once while in drive, at idle while stopped, and was able to drive forward when I discovered no power steering. Concerned it could happen while driving.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Clear Lake, MN

    Excessive oil consumption. No oil leaks. Car has been using oil for quite some time, but now I need to add over a quart a month to keep the oil level in the recommended range.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Houston , TX

    Driving on a freeway when check brake warning appeared. Car speed dropped down to drastically. Alarm was chirping and brakes made a bad grinding noise

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - Dearborn highest , MI

    Engine had a Rod knock failure out of Nowhere, Vechile went into limp mound with a very clear & loud knocking noise. Engine blew up entirely shortly afterwards.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
    - SIOUX FALLS, SD

    B pillar separated from the frame during collision causing catastrophic intrusion into the cabin upon impact leading to death of the driver. No other occupants in the vehicle. Multiple investigators noted the B pillar failure upon inspection. Independent, certified crash reconstruction expert also noticed immediately that the B pillar had failed which caused cabin intrusion to an extraordinary degree considering the 2 vehicles involved were going less than 40mph. Vehicle is available for inspection. In addition, edr data reveals that although throttle was engaged, rpm's remained at idle up to the time of impact. Driver pushing on the gas and vehicle not responding.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE