Recall Register

2012 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The newest campaign is 18V934000. NHTSA received the report on 28 Dec 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Engine. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 7 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V934000, in the NHTSA record

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.
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Recall campaigns

8 campaigns, newest first. 3,839,778 units in total.

  • 18V934000Engine
  • 18V137000Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
  • 17V617000Seat Belts / Pretensioner
  • 17V152000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
  • 15V759000Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
  • 15V568000Engine
  • 14V434000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
  • 12V352000Air Bags / Side/Window

  1. 18V934000Received . 150,730 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's recall number for this recall is 180.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 180. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 18V137000Received . 580,058 units.

    Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 174. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 17V617000Received . 443,545 units.

    Seat Belts / Pretensioner

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 169. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 17V152000Received . 977,778 units.

    Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 160. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 15V759000Received . 304,900 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to rearward following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 136.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 136. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 15V568000Received . 470,000 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engine. In the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft. If the debris was not completely removed, oil flow may be restricted through the connecting rod bearings, causing connecting rod damage. A worn connecting rod bearing will produce a metallic, cyclic knocking noise from the engine and possible engine failure.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase the warranty for the engine sub-assembly (short block) to 10 years/120,000 miles for both original and subsequent owners of 2011 and 2012 Sonatas manufactured at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama equipped with 2.0 liter and 2.4 liter Gasoline Direct injection engines. Interim notifications were mailed to owners starting on October 8, 2015. A second notification will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign132. Hyundai's number for this recall is 132.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor America. Manufacturer campaign number 132. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 14V434000Received . 883,000 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the transmission shift cable detaches, the transmission gear selection may not match the indicated gear and the vehicle may move in an unintended or unexpected direction, increasing the risk of a crash. Furthermore, when the driver parks the vehicle, despite selecting the 'PARK' position, the transmission may not be in 'PARK.' If the vehicle is not in the 'PARK' position and the parking brake is not applied, there is a risk the vehicle will roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 123.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 123. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 12V352000Received . 29,767 units.

    Air Bags / Side/Window

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

    Report filed by Hyundai Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 106. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
DP22003Defect petitionLoss of Motive PowerEngine12 Sep 202212 Dec 2023
EA21003Engineering analysisEngine FiresEngine22 Dec 20215 Feb 202423V877
DP21003Defect petitionThrottle control system vulnerabilitiesVehicle Speed Control / Throttle12 Nov 202120 Jun 2023
PE19003Preliminary evaluationNon-crash Vehicle FiresElectrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables29 Mar 201922 Dec 202120V061000
DP18003Defect petitionNon-crash Vehicle FiresElectrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables21 Aug 201810 May 201918V907000
PE18003Preliminary evaluationAir bags may be disabled during crashAir Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module16 Mar 201830 Aug 201918E043000
RQ17004Recall queryScope and TimelinessEngine18 May 201722 Dec 202117V226000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19870
  2. 19893
  3. 19903
  4. 19911
  5. 19921
  6. 19931
  7. 19941
  8. 19952
  9. 19961
  10. 19972
  11. 19981
  12. 19994
  13. 20004
  14. 20013
  15. 20027
  16. 20036
  17. 20041
  18. 20051
  19. 20069
  20. 20075
  21. 20083
  22. 20092
  23. 20102
  24. 201114
  25. 20128
  26. 20139
  27. 20147
  28. 20159
  29. 20166
  30. 20173
  31. 20181
  32. 20204
  33. 20213
  34. 20223
  35. 20232
  36. 20241
  37. 20261

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2012 Hyundai Sonata: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/hyundai/sonata/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Hyundai Motor America

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
3,839,778 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Hyundai Sonata have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 65 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Sonata, model years 1987 to 2026. 8 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata open?
No. Each of the 7 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.