2012 Hyundai Sonata
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 1,557 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 26 Sonata model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 51 involved a crash and 95 involved a fire. 38 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EngineDec 28, 2018
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.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 18V934000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerFeb 27, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 18V137000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, pretensionerOct 4, 2017
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 17V617000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, anchorageMar 8, 2017
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.
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 17V152000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, brake lights, switchNov 16, 2015
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 15V759000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineSep 10, 2015
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.
Engine failure would result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 15V568000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionJul 18, 2014
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V434000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowJul 24, 2012
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 12V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: air bags
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Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED PEACOCK HYUNDAI HILTON HEAD AT 843-208-1234 (LOCATED AT 51 AUTO MALL BLVD SUITE A, HARDEEVILLE, SC 29927) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED LIT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Sep 4, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 28, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEE HYUNDAI (1960 SKIBO RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28314, (910) 864-7100) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 24, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED GETTEL HYUNDAI OF SARASOTA AT 941-343-4904 (LOCATED AT 3500 BEE RIDGE RD, SARASOTA, FL 34239) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Aug 8, 2018
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS A NORMAL PART OF STARTUP BUT IS NO LONGER SHUTTING OFF; REMAINING ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. A TRIP TO THE DEALER (EDWARDS HYUNDAI IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA IN JULY, 2018) RESULTING IN THEM WANTING TO CHARGE A $170 DIAGNOSTIC FEE DESPITE THE CURRENT RECALL ON AIRBAGS FOR MY VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROX. 103K MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF AIRBAG INDICATOR LIGHT REMAINING ILLUMINATED.
Steering, Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 5, 2018
THERE IS A RECALL ON MY CAR RECALLS ARE #174 AND 160 AND I AM DEALING WITH THESE ISSUES UNFORTUNATELY I HAVE A PROBLEM BECAUSE THE AIRBAGS CAN'T BE FIXED BECAUSE THERE HASN'T BEEN A WAY TO FIX THEM. BUT I HAVE NOTICED THAT THERE IS A REAL HARD SHAKING IN AND LOUD AND AGGRESSIVE TAPPING IN THE WHEEL COLUMN MAKES THIS SOUND WHEN U GO TO A CERTAIN SPEED.FOR OVER 60 MPH. THE KNOCKING GOES FAST AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE WHEEL ESPECIALLY, ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT ALL OF THESE ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. GOING TO MEET WITH THE DEALER IN TOMORROW TO SEE HOW I CAN BE ASSISTED WITH THIS ISSUE.
Air bags, Jul 28, 2018
TAKATA RECALL FILED FEB 27,2018. HYUNDAI DOES NOT YET HAVE A REMEDY AS OF JULY 28, 2018
Air bags, Jul 27, 2018
I BOUGHT MY SONATA IN JAN 2013. I WENT TO START MY CAR A FEW DAYS AGO AND MY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG CAME ON AND WENT OUT LIKE NORMAL BUT THEN THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON MY DASH CAME BACK ON AND IT STAYS LIT WHILE DRIVING AND ALSO WHILE THE CAR IS ON IN A STATIONARY POSITION. IT ONLY GOES OFF WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF.
Air bags, Jul 26, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 25, 2018
RECALL #18V137000:WHEN WILL THIS GET FIXED? MY WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE HER CAR. NO HELP OR UP TO DATE INFO FROM HYUNDAI ON WHEN IT WILL BE FIXED! PLEASE PUT PRESSURE ON THEM TO GET THIS FIXED. AFRAID TO USE THE CAR. CAN'T SELL IT DUE RECALL. A BIG PROBLEM FOR US!
Air bags, Jul 21, 2018
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH. 121,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. MY WIFE DRIVES THIS CAR EVERY DAY. VERY CONCERNED FOR HER SAFETY.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AUTONATION HYUNDAI TEMPE (8050 S AUTOPLEX LOOP, TEMPE, AZ 85284, (480) 505-4247) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD ARRIVE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS), WHICH INDICATED THAT THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Air bags, Jul 11, 2018
DAUGHTER CAME OUT OF WORK TO GO HOME AND HER DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG WAS DEPLOYED. SHE HAD BEEN AT WORK ALL DAY NO DAMAGE TO AUTO WE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPEN IT IS A MARION FORD HYUNDAI I FINALLY GOT A HOLD OF CORPERATE THEY ARE GONNA CHECK IT OUT MY CASE NUMBER IS 11388926 I KNOW THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON AIRBAGS BUT FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IS IN AN ACCIDENT THEY DON'T GO OFF I THANK GOD MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT DRIVING SHE TRAVELS A VERY BUSY 4 LANE HIGHWAY NO TELLING HOW MANEY PEOPLE WOULD HAVE BEEN INJURYED OR KILLED THIS CAR HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE IN DECEMBER IT LEFT HER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE LOCKED UP ANOTHER RECALL THAT WE ARE NEVER NOTIFITED OF I FEAR FOR MY DAUGHTERS LIFE IF THEY REPLACE THE AIRBAG WITH THE SAME KIND THAT WENT OFF RIGHT NOW I'M BEING TOLD THEIR IS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM THAT THEY'RE NOT EVEN SURE WHAT CAUSED THIS I TOLD THEM I WANTED CAR PAID OFF AND MY DAUGHTER PAID BACK FOR HER DOWN PAYMENT AND ALL THE PAYMENTS THAT SHE HAS MADE SO SHE CAN GET A DIFFERENT CAR NOT HAPPY WITH HYUNDAI
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 7, 2018
I AM DRIVING AN UNSAFE VEHICLE AND RISK DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DUE TO HYUNDAI USA'S INACTION. NHTSA RECALL 18V137000 HAS BEEN IN EFFECT SINCE FEBRUARY 27, 2018 AND HYUNDAI USA STILL HAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE AS OF TODAY, JULY 7, 2018. HYUNDAI US HAS PROVIDED NO UPDATES AS TO WHEN THIS REPAIR WILL BE MADE. HYUNDAI SHOULD PAY A FINE
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 6, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, HIS VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 17V617000 (SEAT BELTS) AND 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V617000 (SEAT BELTS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,000.
Air bags, Jul 5, 2018
THE RECALL DETAILED BELOW WAS DATED MORE THAN FOUR MONTHS AGO WITH STILL NO FIX YET AVAILABLE AS OF TODAY AND NO ESTIMATION OF WHEN A FIX WILL BE OFFERED. NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 18V137000 RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2018 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 174 HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA (HYUNDAI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2011 SONATA 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.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Jul 3, 2018
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE IN AREAS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE WHICH INCLUDES A NOTED AIRBAG RECALL. BELOW IS A LIST OF ISSUES I'VE HAD WITH MY VEHICLE PERTAINING TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT HAVE ME CONCERNED WITH THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. THESE ISSUES HAVE OCCURRED OVER VARIOUS DATES WHICH I'M UNAWARE OF THE SPECIFIC DATES. 1. STEERING WHEEL RADIO CONTROLS DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY (AT TIMES WHEN I TRY TO INCREASE THE VOLUME OF THE STEREO, THE VOLUME DOESN'T INCREASE OR STARTS THE VOICE CONTROLS INSTEAD.) 2. THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL IS MALFUNCTIONING SO THE PARKING BRAKE AND SEAT BELT INDICATORS ARE PERMANENTLY ILLUMINATED. 3. PARKING BRAKE LIGHT CASINGS BURNED 4. HYUNDAI RECALL CAMPAIGN 174 IS FOR AIRBAGS WHERE "IN SOME STANCES, ELECTRICAL OVERSTRESS HAS BEEN OBSERVED IN THE MODULE CIRCUITRY, WHICH MAY PREVENT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS, AND SIDE AIRBAGS FROM DEPLOYING. " ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THIS CAMPAIGN ARE BELOW. MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER: 174 HYUNDAI RECALL DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2018 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 18V137000 RECALL STATUS: RECALL INCOMPLETE
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 3, 2018
RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL REGARDING AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT AND POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL OVERSTRESS DAMAGE TO THE MODULE CIRCUITRY WHICH COULD PREVENT FRONTAL AIR BAGS, SEAT BELT PRETENSIONERS, AND SIDE AIR BAGS FROM DEPLOYING! I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CARE WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD - PLEASE EXPEDITE FINDING A FIX ASAP!
Air bags, Seat belts, Jul 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED REGARDING PART AVAILABILITY. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED PART UNAVAILABILITY AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Jul 2, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 52 MPH, THE VEHICLE STRUCK A DEER. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT SECURE THE CONTACT AND HE LURCHED FORWARD. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED THREE TIMES FOR THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING ON IT'S OWN WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE POINT OF PURCHASE WHERE CARMAX AND HYUNDAI WORKED ON THE VEHICLE THREE TIMES WITHOUT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON AND IT HAD TO BE RETURNED TO THE POINT OF PURCHASE OR ONCE AGAIN IT WAS UNREPAIRED UPON HIS RETURN. THIS TOOK PLACE SEVERAL TIMES DURING OWNERSHIP. FINALLY DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION WHICH WAS CAUSING IT TO DOWNSHIFT ON IT WHILE DRIVING. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED. THE REAR TAIL LIGHT HOUSE IN UNITS KEPT BLOWING BULBS IN SHORT-CIRCUITING OUT. REAR TAILLIGHT UNITS WERE SMOKING WHICH WAS CAUSING A BURNING SMOKE AND OR ODOR INSIDE THE CAR. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY A DEER JUMPED OUT IN FRONT OF THE CAR AND COLLIDED WITH THE DEER. NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. UPDATED 10/12/18*JB
Air bags, Seat belts, Jun 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 107,000.
Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 9, 2018
AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON, AIRBAGS ARE NOT WORKING!! MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN! FUEL TANK INACCURATE, FUEL LIGHT ALWAYS ON.