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: service brakes
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Electrical system, Service brakes, Feb 22, 2021
FOR 6 MONTHS I HAVE RECEIVED EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION "HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING! SAFELY STOP AND DO NOT DRIVE" ALSO "CHECK BRAKES" MOST RECENTLY THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WHILE DRIVING 65MPH AND THE CAR LOST ALL POWER. MOST OFTEN THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS PARKED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT IT TWICE. THE FIRST TIME THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE SECOND TIME THEY WERE "UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM" AND SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AS THE CAR LOST POWER WHILE ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHTS ARE ON THE BRAKES MUST BE FULLY PRESSED DOWN TO ENGAGE. I FILED A CASE WITH HYUNDAI BUT HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE IN TWO WEEKS
Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 7, 2021
THE CATALYST CONVERSION IS NOT WORKING RIGHT I HAVE CHANGE IT AND IT STILL HAVE GAS SMELLS COME INTO THE CAR.
Service brakes, Jan 28, 2021
COULD NOT START CAR PARKED IN THE GARAGE, AND FAULT DRAINED BATTERY. WARNING LIGHTS SAID DO NOT OPERATE CAR HYBRID SYSTEM NOT FUNCTIONING. HAVE CAR TOWED. ALSO HAD BRAKE WARING LIGHT LIGHT UP ON DASH. HAD TO HAVE CAR TOWED. GOOD THING THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING BUT WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR. DEALER REPORTED THAT ABS MODULE FAILED. 57,200 MILES ON VEHICLE. REPAIR COST ESTIMATE IS OVER $3,200.
Service brakes, Jan 15, 2021
THE BRAKE LIGHTS KEEP BURNING OUT EVERY COUPLE MONTHS. YOU CAN CHECK FROM MY VIN THAT I HAVE ONLY SERVICED FROM LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP SINCE I BOUGHT IT FROM THEM. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND THIS PROBLEM IS AFFECTING MANY HYUNDAI MODELS. BASICALLY, THE BRAKE LIGHT SOCKET IS SO HOT THAT IT BURNS AND MELTS THE LIGHT BULB. THIS IS REALLY A FIRE HAZARD. WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL YET ON THIS PROBLEM? OVER THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE REPLACED MY LIGHT BULBS LIKE 4 OR 5 TIMES. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK INTO THIS. IT WILL SAVE A LOTS OF PEOPLE
Service brakes, Jan 10, 2021
WHEN DRIVING THE CAR MAKES AN AWFUL BEEPING NOISE AND SAYS HYBRID SYSTEM MALFUNCTION SAFELY STOP AND DO NOT DRIVE AND THE BRAKE LIGHT IS ON IN THE DASH. WHILE ALL BRAKE FUNCTION IS SUDDENLY GONE AND I HAVE TO STOP WITH THE E-BRAKE. THIS HAPPENED BOTH ON THE CITY STREETS COUNTRY HIGHWAYS AND FREEWAYS AT RANDOM TIMES. I WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HYDROLIC BRAKE PUMP. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE NOVEMBER.
Air bags, Service brakes, Jan 5, 2021, crash
DRIVING HOME ON NOVEMBER 24TH 2018 I WAS ON A GRAM TO MARKET ROAD AND A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE CAR. WHEN I WENT TO BRAKE AND THE CAR MADE A HIGH SCREETCH AND DIDN'T STOP. WHEN I HIT THE DEER NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. IT HAD JUST BEEN RETURNED TO ME FROM THE PREVIOUS ENGINE RECALL
Service brakes, Dec 3, 2020
LOUD BEEPING ALARM GOES OFF, THE POWER BEHIND THE GAS PEDAL STARTS TO DECREASE AND BREAKS START TO MAKE A TERRIBLE GRINDING SOUND. THE SCREEN SAYS TO STOP SO I HAVE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. EVEN AFTER I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON THE YELLOW '(!)' SIGN WAS STILL FLASHING AND THE BEEPING ALARM STARTED AGAIN. THE SCREEN SAYS 'HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING...' THEN CHANGES TO 'CHECK BRAKES'. THE RED EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT IS ON CONSTANTLY. IT HAS DONE THIS 3 TIMES IN PAST 4 DAYS.
Service brakes, Oct 13, 2020
I NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE STILL ON AFTER THE CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF IN THE GARAGE. ON FURTHER INSPECTION THE BRAKE PEDAL SWITCH STOPPER HAD DISINTEGRATED AND WAS NO LONGER DEPRESSING THE SWITCH. THE VEHICLE COULD SHIFT OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE. I DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE UNTIL THIS WAS REPAIRED. THIS WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED IN 2016 UNDER A RECALL FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE. I DROVE A SEPARATE VEHICLE TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT PART AND THE PROBLEM IS NOW FIXED. THERE WAS NO WARNING BEFORE FAILURE.
Service brakes, Sep 21, 2020
WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2020 I NOTICED EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE WHEN I PUSH ON THE BRAKE THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND THE PANEL FELT VERY SPONGY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY FIX THE LIGHT THEY TOLD ME THE BRAKE PEDAL FEEL WAS NORMAL. BUT KIA AND HYUNDAI HAVE A RECALL OUT RIGHT NOW IT DOES NOT COVER MY CAR BUT FROM WHAT I'VE READ OF THE RECALL IT SOUNDS LIKE THAT'S WHAT'S HAPPENING TO MY CAR. THE PEDAL FEELS VERY SPONGY IT ALWAYS FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE
Power train, Structure, Service brakes, Sep 9, 2020
WHILE DRIVING 25 MILES ON WALNUT ST IN RIALTO CA .ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HYBRID HYUNDAI SONATA MADE A GRINDING NOISE AND STOP RESPONDING I AVOID HITTING A CAR INFRONT OF ME AND APPROACHED THE SIDE WALK MESSING UP MY RIGHT FRONT BUMPER, WHEN I FINALLY STOPPED I PUT THE CAR ON PARK AND IT MADE A NASTY GRINDING SOUND. I TRIED TO PUT THE CAR ON D AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE I PUT IT ON R AND NOTHING. IT WAS A VERY SCARRY EXPERIENCE, I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU CAN HELP ME WITH IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THATS WHAT IT SOUNDS LIKE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOUSE BECAUSE THE GEARS ARE NOT WORKINGIT . IT HAS 149346 MILES
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Aug 21, 2020
BRAKE PEDDLE STICKING NOT RELEASING BRAKE LIGHTS TO TURN OF IN REAR.WHICH CAUSED A SHORTAGE..IN ELECTRICAL WIRING THAT SHORTED OUT WHOLE DASH SYSTEM AND SECURITY INCLUDING POWER WINDOWS GLOVE DEPARTMENT ETC. ISSUES WHEN BRAKE LIGHT WAS NOT RELEASING TRANSMISSION WAS JUMPING TO GEAR OF REVERSE AND DRIVE WITH OUT MY CONTROL
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jul 13, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND WAS VERY FIRM. ADDITIONAL EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED OUT OF PARK TO DRIVE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM A VIN SEARCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 137,000.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 2, 2020
HAVING PURCHASED THE AFOREMENTIONED VIN LAST MONTH, THE BREAK LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN THO THE CAR IS OFF, THUS DRAINING THE BATTERY. WITH A HEIGHTENED FEAR OF BEING REAR-ENDED, OR WORSE, FOR THE NOW WE DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE. ALSO, THE CAR WANTS TO STALL WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS PEDAL, THE ACCELERATION IS DELAYED, THIS AT ANY SPEED. FEARFUL OF THE ENGINE CATCHING AFIRE, WE APPRECIATE POST HASTE. *TR
Service brakes, Jun 17, 2020
THE BRAKE PEDAL DOSNT RETRACT AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS DON'T WORK AND THIS CONDITION DRAINS THE BATTERY AT NIGHT WHILE IT'S PARKED. *TR
Seat belts, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, May 26, 2020
THIS STARTED MAY 1, 2020...REAR BRAKE LIGHTS CONSTANTLY STAY ON WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF, SEATBELTS AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON 2 DAYS THEREAFTER ON DASHBOARD, THEN ESC INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON 1 DAY THEREAFTER ON DASHBOARD. *TR
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, May 14, 2020
THE ABS LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF. THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL STAY ON. TODAY MY BRAKES JUST LOCKED UP AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. *TR
Service brakes, Apr 14, 2020
BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF, CAUSING OTHER DRIVERS TO THINK I HAVE MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. ALSO, THEY DO NOT TURN OFF AFTER I PARK THE CAR AND REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. I HAVE LOOKED THIS UP AND IT IS A MAJOR COMPLAINT, BUT NO RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. THERE WAS A RECALL IN JAN OF 2016, BUT NOT ON MY CAR. IT WAS FOR THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH PLUNGER. *TR
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Apr 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER BEING PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE BRAKE LAMP BULB WAS REPLACED HOWEVER, BRAKE LAMP WAS STILL INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LAMP WARNING LIGHT REMAINED DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V759000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). NEITHER THE DEALER NOR MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Service brakes, Jan 9, 2020
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE I RECEIVED A LOUD CHIME AND A WARNING ON THE SMALL SCREEN ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER INDICATING A BRAKE FAILURE, AND THAT I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THERE WAS A VERY LOUD GRINDING AND CHATTERING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR. THERE WAS ALMOST NO BRAKING ACTION. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT. THE SAME SYMPTOMS OCCURRED. I THEN CHECKED OUTSIDE OF THE CAR FOR LEAKING FLUID. THERE WAS NONE. I OPENED THE HOOD AND INSPECTED THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR AND FOUND IT APPROXIMATELY 3/4 FULL OF BRAKE FLUID. I WIGGLED THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE FLUID CONNECTIONS ALSO. I GOT BACK IN THE CAR AND ATTEMPTED A RESTART. THE CAR STARTED WITHOUT A PROBLEM.
Power train, Electrical system, Service brakes, Jan 8, 2020
THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE REMAINING ON EVEN IF BRAKE PADS ARE NOT BEING DEPRESSED. WHILE DRIVING OR IN PARK. THE CAR ALSO WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Engine, Nov 17, 2019
WAS GETTING READY TO MOVE FROM NC TO LA. DURING ACCELERATION ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL IN MOTION, STUMBLED AND THEN DIED SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. HAD A HARD TIME STEERING AND BRAKING, BUT LUCKILY THERE WAS NO VEHICLE AROUND. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC SHOP WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THE ENGINE AS FAILING/SEIZED. RECALL 132 WAS PERFORMED, BUT ENGINE WAS NOT REPLACED AND ONLY INSPECTED. RECALL DESCRIPTION : GDI ENGINE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. ; COMPLETED : MAY 23, 2018
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Oct 11, 2019
WHEN I TRY TO PRESS ON THE GAS IT SEEN LIKE IT'S TRYING TO SLOW DOWN HELP I DON'T KNOW WHAT GOING ON.
Service brakes, Sep 23, 2019
I HAVE A 2012 SONATA HYBRID 94,000 MILES. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT ON 09/21/2019 WHEN I HAD A COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE. THANK GOD, I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 10 MPH. BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HORRIBLE GRINDING SOUND FROM ALL THE WHEELS. CHIMING ALARM. "HYBRID SYSTEM WARNING. CHECK BRAKES". PARKED THE CAR. GOT OUT AND LOOKED ALL AROUND. NO LEAKS. CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL, AND IT WAS OK. TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND NO BRAKE DASH WARNINGS OR CHIMING. BACKED CAR UP AND NO GRINDING SOUND. CALLED DEALER. HYBRID MECHANIC HAPPENED TO BE NEAR PHONE. I WAS TOLD TO CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AND TURN CAR OFF AND ON TO SEE IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN. ALREADY DID THAT WITH NO PROBLEMS. HAD TO DRIVE THE CAR HOME WHICH WAS 180 MILES AWAY. IT MAKES NO SENSE THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE NOW. HAD A LOCAL BRAKE SHOP CHECK FOR LEAKS, ETC. NO PROBLEMS. THEY PLUGGED INTO THE CAR'S COMPUTER, AND THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES. RELUCTANT TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER WHEN NO CURRENT PROBLEM EXISTS. DON'T WANT THEM TO JUST START REPLACING PARTS WHICH ARE VERY EXPENSIVE AND AS MUCH AS $3,000 TOTAL INSTALLED. FOUND IDENTICAL ISSUES REPORTED AT HTTPS://WWW.HYUNDAI-FORUMS.COM/THREADS/BRAKES-FAILURE-ON-SONATA-HYBRID.155580/PAGE-4 ALONG WITH SHARED CONCERN ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU'RE TRAVELING DOWN A STEEP HILL AT 75 MPH AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS?
Steering, Service brakes, Engine, Aug 21, 2019
WHEN DRIVING IN HUNTSVILLE, AL ON CITY STREETS AND THE HIGHWAY WHEN I'M TURNING MY STEERING WHEEL IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE AND THE COLUMN APPEARS LOOSE. THE BRAKES ARE STICKING AND REQUIRES ME TO PUSH DOWN HARD TO STOP MY VEHICLE. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT LIGHTS AND BACK ENDS LIGHTS NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY CONTINUE TO GO OUT FREQUENTLY. I PURCHASED NEW TIRES IN JUNE 2019 FROM BENTLEY HYUNDAI IN HUNTSVILLE, AL AND WHILE DRIVING THE TIRE TUBE POPPED AND DEFLATED. THERE WERE NO NAILS IN THE TIRE. THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE TUBE. I ALMOST CRASHED.
Service brakes, Aug 6, 2019
CARS BRAKE LIGHTS ARE CONTINUOUSLY LIT EVEN WHEN ENGINE AND DRIVER HAS TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND LEFT. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THAT IS A BIG PROBLEM WITH THE SONATAS. THEY CALLED THE PROBLEM TSB/STOP LAMP SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM EITHER STATIONARY, MOVING OR ENGINE & KEY TURNED OFF. IT ALSO SHOWS SIGNS OF ENGINE HESITATION WHEN FIRST MOVING.