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: fuel/propulsion system
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Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT EXPERIENCED REDUCED ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING AND A KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND THE ENGINE SEIZED, RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V934000 (ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 15V568000 (ENGINE); ALTHOUGH, IT EXHIBITED THE SAME FAILURES LISTED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGNS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,139.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 11, 2019
THE FUEL GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY, IT JUMPS ALL AROUND IN MILEAGE. HAVE NO IDEA HOW MUCH IS IN THE GAS TANK. HAVE TO FILL AFTER I GO 300 OR SO MILES JUST TO BE SAFE. THE FUEL MILEAGE INDICATOR WILL GO FROM HIGH 360 TO 47 MILES LEFT AND EVERYWHERE IN BETWEEN, THE CAR CAN BE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT OR MOVING, MAKES NO DIFFERENCE
Exterior lighting, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 10, 2019
THE GAS GAUGE IS NOT DISPLAYING CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE SHOWS EMPTY EVEN AFTER I HAVE FILLED IT UP WITH GAS. IT ALSO FLUCTUATES RANDOMLY. THIS HAPPENS IN ALL SETTINGS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY OR MOVING.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, May 28, 2019
THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT READING CORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND BACK ON THERE IS A CLICKING IN THE DASH.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 15, 2019
MY FUEL GAUGE IS NO LONGER READING THE FUEL LEVEL. I FILL MY TANK TO FULL AND IT TELL ME THAT I AM EMPTY. FUEL INDICATOR COMES ON AND FUEL GAUGE GOES UP AND DOWN. I HAVE TO MANUALLY CALCULATE AND ESTIMATE HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE LEFT. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE ON SONATA'S AS THERE ARE MANY OTHERS REPORTING AND IS NOT A RECALL YET.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 12, 2019
AFTER MY ENGINE SHORT BLOCK WAS REPLACED THE CAR STARTED TO HAVE ACCELERATION PROBLEMS AND NEXT IS STARTING TO SMELL LIKE ROTTEN EGGS. THE SMELL STARTS WHEN YOU START UP THE CAR COMES THROUGH THE AIR VENTS AND AFTER YOU PARK THE CAR TO STAY AT SMELL STAYS IN THE CAR FOR LEAST 5 HOURS LATER. ALSO THE GAS GAUGE AND THE MILEAGE ARE NOT COINCIDE WITH EACH OTHER ONE SAYS ONE THING AND THE OTHER SAYS ANOTHER MY GAS LIGHT COMES ON AT 56 MILES LEFT TO EMPTY SOMETIMES IT COMES ON THAT 40 SOMETIMES IT COMES ON AT 50
Fuel/propulsion system, May 3, 2019
MY FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T REGISTER WHEN GAS IS PUT INTO CAR, GOD DOES NOT ACCELERATE WHEN WHEN NEEDED TO.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 12, 2019
AT ANY SPEED THE ENGINE WILL RETURN TO IDLE WITHOUT MOVING THE GAS PEDAL. IT WILL DO THE SAME THING WHEN USING CRUISE. PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL WILL RE-ENGAGE THE ENGINE. IT ACTS AS IF YOU TAKE YOUR FOOT OFF THE GAS. THERE ARE NO WARNING LIGHTS AND EVERYTHING ACTS NORMAL (LIGHTS, POWER STEERING ETC). THIS STARTED IN MID MARCH 2019. IT IS BECOMING A DAILY ISSUE. . MY WIFE IS SCARED TO DRIVE IT. I TOOK IT TO MY HYUNDAI DEALER AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. IT DID NOT DO IT FOR THEM. THEY SAID IT SHOWED NO CODES. I KEEP VERY GOOD CARE OF MY SONATA. IT HAS 180,000. MY DEALER IS NOLLER HYUNDAI TOPEKA KS.
Steering, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Air bags, Seat belts, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 2, 2019, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS HAD AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL SHORT AND CONTAINED RUST AND CORROSION. ALSO, THE SOCKETS MELTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED TO PREVENT THE MIDDLE REAR BRAKE LIGHT FROM REMAINING ILLUMINATED. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TAIL LIGHT WAS OPERABLE, BUT EVENTUALLY SHORTED OUT AS WELL. THE CONTACT ORDERED REPLACEMENT TAIL LIGHTS THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE CONCERNING THE FUEL SYSTEM. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 18V137000 (SEAT BELTS AND AIR BAGS) AND 18V934000 (ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE ANY NOTIFICATIONS. MCGRATH CITY HYUNDAI (6750 W GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60707, (773) 889-9090) WAS CONTACTED, BUT HAD NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 11, 2019
THE CAR WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. WE TESTED THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR AND EVERYTHING ELSE THAT WILL BE THE ISSUE BUT EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE AND MAINTENANCE IS UP TO DATE. WE DONT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 6, 2019
WHILE DRIVING OR STATIONARY THE GAS HAND GOES DOWN FROM 367 TO 0, ----- WHEN I KNOW THERE IS GAS IN THE CAR, SOMETIMES THE GAS HAND WILL COME BACK UP TO WHERE IT BELONGS AND WHEN IT DOES NOT COME BACK AND YOU KEEP ON DRIVING THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. ONCE YOU FILL THE CAR BACK UP ABOUT $4 WORTH THAT IS ALL IT WILL TAKE DRIVE THE CAR FOR ABOUT AN HOUR THE ENGINE LIGHT GOES OUT, BUT THE GAS HAND STILL WILL GO TO EMPTY AFTER YOU REACH ABOUT 300 GAS TO EMPTY.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 17, 2019
2012 2.0T LIMITED WITH 95K. 12-18-18, WHILE DRIVING FROM AUSTIN TO HOUSTON TX VEHICLE LOSES ACCELERATION ON THE HIGHWAY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, ALONG WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE LIGHT (WHICH COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND DEALERSHIP YET TO DEFINE PROBLEM), AND ABRUPTLY GOES FROM 75 TO 0 MPH. VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY ACCELERATION AND I HAVE TO FIND A WAY FROM THE FREEWAY TO FEEDER WITHOUT POWER. INOPERABLE. LIMPED THREE MILES WITH POLICE ESCORT. CAR TOWED. DEALERSHIP CANNOT DUPLICATE ISSUE. I MAKE THEM KEEP VEHICLE TO INVESTIGATE. THEY GET A CODE ERROR AND CHANGE OUT THE ECM FOR A MERE $1400. MEANWHILE, I MUST FIND TRANSPORTATION IN A CITY I DO NOT LIVE AND RENT A CAR FOR A WEEK. RETRIEVED VEHICLE. 2 WEEKS LATER, TRAVELING TO HOUSTON ON 12-26, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE; SPITTING, FEELS LIKE NO GAS GETTING TO ENGINE, HEAVY SMOKE FROM TAILPIPE. CHRISTMAS EVE, NO PLACE TO STOP. BARELY MAKE IT TO HOUSTON. INOPERABLE. CAR GOES TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP IN HOUSTON. AGAIN, WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION IN A CITY I DO NOT LIVE IN. FAULTY HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. CARBON BUILDUP. ANOTHER $1100. PRIOR TO THAT, MARCH 2017, ENGINE FAILURE TRAVELLING TO HOUSTON. KNOCKING NOISE. WONT GO. INOPERABLE (LUCKILY, THIS ONE I MADE IT TO A FULL STOP). CAR TOWED. WAITED THREE MONTHS FOR A NEW ENGINE (NOT IN MY HOMETOWN). HAD TO TRAVEL TO PICK UP VEHICLE. (CAR HAD BEEN INSPECTED BY HOMETOWN DEALERSHIP SPECIFICALLY FOR METAL DEBRIS AND IT DID NOT GET FLAGGED FOR REPLACEMENT). DIRECTLY AFTER THAT, WHILE DRIVING IN AUSTIN. VEHICLE STOPS IN MAJOR INTERSECTION. INOPERABLE. TOWED. DEGRADED BATTERY CABLE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SAT FOR THREE MONTHS WHILE WAITING FOR AN ENGINE. THE ONLY WARRANTY WAS THE ENGINE. CAN YOU SAY LEMON? THE ONLY SAVING GRACE IS THAT MYSELF AND MY FAMILY WERE NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN OUR VEHICLE BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 7, 2018
THE FUEL GAGE DOES NOT REGISTER THEN IT ACTS ERRATICALLY - GOING FROM FULL TO EMPYT TO 1/2 TANK THEN REMAINS ON EMPTY - ALL THIS WITHIN 20 MIN. OF FILLING UP THE TANK. I HAVE READ FORUMS IT IS NOT LIMITED TO MY CAR. THERE ARE MANY HYUNDAI OWNERS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS - ITS NOT LIMITED TO SONATA - SANTA FE MODELS REPORTED IT TOO.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 6, 2018
"FIRE HAZARD" RECEIVED AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT UNDER HYUNDAI ENGINE RECALL, I PICKED-UP THE CAR ON 09-13-18. I'VE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS OCCUR IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS. ONE OF THE MAIN ISSUES IS A FUEL/GASOLINE SMELL INSIDE THE CABIN AND AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. NOW THERE IS EXTREMELY STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE WHENEVER I JUST TURN ON THE IGNITION WITHOUT STARTING THE CAR. I ALSO NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE ON THE GROUND UNDER THE ENGINE AREA. I READ THAT SOME CARS ARE CATCHING ON FIRE AFTER HYUNDAI REPLACED THE ENGINES UNDER THE ENGINE RECALL. MY CONCERN IS FOR SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. THERE IS POTENTIAL THAT MY CAR MAY/WILL CATCH ON FIRE. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN OVER THREE WEEKS. I'VE FILED A COMPLAINT ON 12-03-2018 WITH HYUNDAI MOTORS(CASE # 13222827) BUT HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY UPDATES AS OF YET.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 29, 2018
MY CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN HEADLIGHTS STARTED DIMMING THEN CAR LOST POWER AND WAS BEGIGGING TO STOP..KEPT DEPRESSING GAS PEDAL AND CAR THEN STARTED MOVING AGAIN. I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD IN LEFT LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A MAJOR ACCIDENT. ALSO HAVE NUMEROUS BRAKE LIGHT BULBS REPLACED AND KEY FOB WILL NOT BE RECOGNIZED TO START CAR BUT CAR WILL START WHEN KEYFOB INSERTED INTO CHARGER IN MIIDDLE CONSOLE. KEY FOB WILL WORK TO OPEN AND LOCK DOOR BUT NOT FOR STARTING CAR.
Air bags, Seat belts, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 28, 2018
1.) I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE FUEL LIGHT FLASHING AS IF I AM OUT OF GAS, WHEN I JUST PUT GAS IN THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE FUEL PUMP CHANGED AND THAT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. SO NOW I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. 2.) I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAGS, MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS NOW ON AND STAYS ON. WHEN I CHECKED ONLINE IT SHOWS THAT THERE IS NOT ANY REMEDIES AVAILABLE. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE EVERYDAY WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR. HEAVEN FORBID I GET IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND THE AIRS BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY, WHO KNOWS WHAT MAY HAPPEN. THIS ISSUE REALLY NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. 3.) I NOTICED ON THE RECALL LIST THAT MY VEHICLE ALSO HAS A RECALL ON THE SEAT BELTS AS WELL; ANOTHER SAFETY ISSUE IF I WERE GO GET IN A CAR ACCIDENT.
Structure, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 26, 2018, fire
ON JULY 15TH 2018 AT 10:30 AM WHILE DRIVING AT 35+ MPH THE CAR STARTED SMOKING FROM THE HOOD AREA, AFTER PULLING OVER I NOTICED IT WAS SMOKING QUITE HEAVY, I RAISED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE... HYUNDAI OF CANADA REFUSES TO RESPOND TO MY REQUESTS FOR COMPENSATION...*DT *TR *JB *JS*JB
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN OR WAS STATIONARY, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL FUEL ODOR IN THE CABIN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO BREATHE AND IT CAUSED HIS EYES TO BURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ABC HYUNDAI (6825 REDWOOD ST, LAS VEGAS, NV 89118, (702) 475-8698) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE CAUSE OF THE FUEL ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 11389896. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 23, 2018
THE ELECTRONIC FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT GO BELOW TWO BARS. I WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY STREET AND THE CAR STALLED. I DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER PUT ONE GALLON OF GAS AND THE CAR STARTED UP AGAIN. I NOW FILL UP MY CAR WAY BEFORE IT GETS DOWN TO TWO BARS ON THE GAS GAUGE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, A FUEL ODOR WAS DETECTED IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT HAVING IT INSPECTED. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROUND ROCK HYUNDAI (2405 N INTERSTATE HWY, 35 ROUND ROCK, TX 78665, 512-904-6400) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HIGH FUEL PUMP AND FUEL LINE WERE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED WITH NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 19, 2018
WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEEDS, THE CAR FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THE ENGINE PERFORMANCE WAS EXTREMELY POOR. AFTER SLOWLY ACCELERATING, THE CAR WOULD THEN "SPUTTER" AND THE ENGINE WOULD LOSE POWER (WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION), CAUSING THE CAR TO NEARLY STOP ON THE ROAD WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAUSED TRAFFIC TO BACK UP ON THE ROAD, AND FORCED CARS BEHIND MY VEHICLE TO SLAM ON THEIR BRAKES SO AS NOT TO REAR-END MY VEHICLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 19, 2018
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY (IDLE AT A STOPLIGHT), THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE THEN HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING AFTER THE INCIDENT - LEAVING MY CAR SITTING IDLE IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. IN ADDITION, DUE TO THE SAME MECHANICAL ERROR, MY CAR WHILE IN MOTION (ON A HIGHWAY GOING ABOUT 65MPH), THE CAR HAD DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING ENGINE POWER AND "SPUTTERED" SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE RESUMING NORMAL PERFORMANCE. THIS RESULTED IN MY CAR MOVING AT SPEEDS THAT WERE UNDER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, CAUSING VEHICLES BEHIND ME TO HAVE TO BRAKE QUICKLY TO AVOID REAR-ENDING ME. FINALLY, AGAIN DUE TO THE SAME ISSUE, THE CAR HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING (WHILE NOT IN MOTION).
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.
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Apr 10, 2018
I SCANNED AND I GOT THIS C1202 AND ALSO P0087
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 8, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT RESPONDING WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD FUEL. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A LOCAL DEALER (ANTWERPEN HYUNDAI, 6440 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE, CATONSVILLE, MD 21228) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.