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
1,557 reports, newest first.
Engine, Apr 9, 2020
ON SUNDAY MARCH 29,2020, THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO HER DAUGHTER'S HOUSE. A KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AND ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED AND THE ENGINE WENT DEAD. IT DID NOT RESPOND AT ALL TO START IT. IT WAS TOWED TO MY WIFE'S DAUGHTER'S HOUSE BY A FRIEND OF MINE WITH A STRAP TO PULL A VEHICLE. THE DISTANCE TO HER HOUSE WAS ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE. THE NEXT DAY ON 03/30/2020 I WENT TO GO CHECK ON IT TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THERE WAS NO RESPONSE ON THE ENGINE. ON 03/31/2020 I CONTACTED ALLSTATE, MY INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BY A WRECKER TO AN AUTO ELECTRIC BUSINESS. ON 04/02/2020 THE MECHANIC SAID I NEEDED A NEW MOTOR, THE ENGINE WAS LOCKED. THAT SAME DAY ALLSTATE TOWED IT TO A MECHANIC. ON 04/03/2020 THE MECHANIC CALLED ME AND SAID THE ENGINE WAS LOCKED AND NOT RESPONDING. HE SAID I NEEDED A NEW MOTOR OR A USED ONE. I THEN LEFT IT THERE UNTIL I RESEARCHED ANY RECALLS ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. ON 04/08/2020 I FOUND A WEBSITE THAT IS AUTOSERVICE. HYUNDAIUSA.COM AND IT DID SAY MY WIFE'S VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED. I REQUEST A RECALL ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL ON THE ENGINE TO BE INSPECTED BY A HYUNDAI DEALER. MY COMPLAINT AS A BUYER ON THIS VEHICLE IS THAT WE SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS PROBLEM OF METAL DEBRIS GENERATED ON THE MANUFACTURING OF THE ENGINE. THESE ENGINES WERE MANUFACTURED AT HYUNDAI MOTOR MANUFACTURING ALABAMA.
Power train, Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Apr 9, 2020
IN MOTION GOING 20 MPH PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT ACCIDENT. AIR BAG BUSTED ON MY HEAD, BACK, AND RIGHT SIDE OF MY FACE. WITH A POWDERY SHARP FILM ON ME. AIR BAG RECALL WAS NOT FIXED BY THE DEALERSHIP. I REPORTED IT TO HYUNDAI WHICH LEAD TO COUNTLESS EMAIL WITH NO REPAIRS MADE. SEAT AND DOOR PANEL IS RUINED WITH A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD THAT HAS SPREAD. ENGINE HAD BEEN STALLING AND PRODUCING WHITE SMOKE FROM THE TAILPIPES. WHILE IN MOTION CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. DASH BOARD LIGHTS UP GOES OFF COMES ON DISPLAYS KEY NOT IN VEHICLE WHEN THE KEY IS IN THE ARMREST PLUGGED IN. BRAKE PEDAL FREEZES UP PREVENTING THE CAR TO START. RADIO DOES NOT WORK CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION. REACH OUT TO HYUNDAI WEBB ON ROUTE 30 IN MERRILLVILLE, IN. THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A MONTH DUE TO THE ENGINE RECALL AND TURBO RECALL. THEY FORCED ME TO PICK THE VEHICLE UP AFTER HAVING IT FOR A MONTH. IN MOTION FROM THE DEALERSHIP THE CAR CUTS OFF. I GET IT BACK ON A BIG CLOUD OF WHITE SMOKE PRODUCES AND CUTS OFF AGAIN WHILE IN TRAFFIC. PRIOR TO PICKING THE CAR UP THE MANAGER OF THE SHOP CALLED INFORMED ME TO COME PICK IT UP AND BRING A BATTERY DUE TO THE BATTERY IN THE CAR IS DEAD. THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP...THEY DID NOT HAVE THE COURTESY TO CHARGE TO BATTERY TO TEST THE WORK THAT WAS DONE. I TAKE A BATTERY UP THERE THEY KEEP THE CAR FOR ANOTHER WEEK OR 2. WHEN I PICK IT UP THE ARMREST IS BROKEN THEY PUT A SCREW IN THE POSITIVE CABLE POST TO HOLD THE POST IN PLACE; I GUESS. THERE ARE ASHES ON THE FLOOR AS IF SOMEONE WAS SMOKING IN THE CAR, PUT DIFFERENT COLOR ANTIFREEZE IN THE ANTIFREEZE RESERVOIR; MEANING THEY MIXED THE FLUIDS THAT WOULD CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS. I CALLED THE MANAGER AGAIN IMMEDIATELY AND TOLD HIM THE CAR IS DOING THE SAME THINGS. TOLD ME TO DRIVE THE WHITE SMOKE OUT, CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE DON'T STAY RUNNING.
Electrical system, Apr 8, 2020
MY BRAKE SWITCH LIGHT KEEPS FAILING I HAVE REPLACED IT ONCE ALREADY AND NOW ONCE AGAIN MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON WHILE I'M DRIVING I THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT I KNOW THERE WAS A RECALL A WHILE AGO
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.
Engine, Apr 4, 2020
I WAS ON MY WAY HOME THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Suspension, Apr 3, 2020
MY VEHICLE WAS WELL KEPT. IT HAD TWO ACCIDENTS WHICH WERE NOT MY FAULT BUT DIDN'T INVOLVE THE SUSPENSION. THIS WEEK THE COIL SPRING SNAPPED ON ONE SIDE AND IS GOING TO BREAK ON THE OTHER ACCORDING TO THE REPAIR SHOP THEY SAY IT'S DUE TO STRUTS BEING UNDER STRESS. THE LOCAL HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP THOUGHT THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS? THE CAR HAS HAD ALL OF ITS ROUTINE SERVICE AND RECALLS REPAIRED. IS THERE ANY THING I CAN DO?
Exterior lighting, Mar 18, 2020
THE SOCKET ON EITHER TAILLIGHTS HAS COMPLETELY BURNED OUT CREATING A MULTITUDE OF SAFETY HAZARDS, INCLUDING A FIRE HAZARD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE BREAK, NEITHER TAIL LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Mar 16, 2020
MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON RANDOMLY ONE NIGHT AND WILL NOT GO OFF, IT WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF BUT EVENTUALLY JUST STAYS ON. THIS HAPPENED A FEW NIGHTS AGO. I NOTICED IT ONCE I PARKED AT HOME. THIS MORNING WHEN I CRUNK THE CAR, IT WAS ON AND THEN WENT OFF AND CAME ON EVERY TIME I TURNED MY STEERING WHEEL UNTIL IT JUST STAYED ON FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY DRIVE. ALSO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON UNLESS I HAVE THEM TURNED OFF (IF THEY ARE SET TO COME ON WITH 'DOOR OPEN' THEY STAY ON INDEFINITELY)
Power train, Engine, Mar 9, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS AN 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND STALLED. THE CHECK ENGINE, OIL, AND THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER ABD OBSERVED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS ALSO AN ODOR OF BURNING PLASTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Power train, Mar 9, 2020
MY VEHICLE IS NOT RECOGNIZING THAT IT IS IN PARK SO IT IS NOT COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF.
Steering, Mar 4, 2020
STEERING WHEEL STARTED "STICKING" AS YOUR GOING STRAIT. IT IS NOTICEABLE AT SLOW SPEEDS AND DANGEROUS AT HIGH SPEEDS WHERE IT IS EASY TO OVER-CORRECT STEERING. BEEN READING REVIEWS OF COMMON USER COMPLAINTS BUT DO NOT SEE ANY RECALLS AS OF YET. OPENED CASE WITH HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA CASE#: 16870224 - WAS ASKED TO GO TO DEALER TO HAVE CHECKED OUT.
Engine, Feb 29, 2020
I NEVER HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY VEHICLE BUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I RECENTLY GOT MY OIL CHANGED..
Steering, Feb 29, 2020
EPS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND NOW THE STEERING WHEEL LOCK UP ON ME NOW I CANTSEI
Electrical system, Feb 28, 2020
CONTINUED ISSUES SINCE DAY ONE OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE WITH REAR BREAK LIGHTS CONSTANTLY BURNING OUT AND BULBS MELTING WHERE THERE TO BE INSTALLED. CAUSING ISSUES WITH REPLACING NEW BULBS ALL TOGETHER AND UNABLE TO TWIST IN/OUT OF REPLACEMENT BULBS. PREVENTING NEW BULBS FROM BEING ABLE TO BE REPLACED.
Steering, Feb 26, 2020
THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING LEFT AND RIGHT. IT GETS WORSE AS YOU ACCELERATE IN SPEED. FEELS LIKE THE STEERING WHEEL IS GOING TO FALL OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY YOU CAN TURN THE WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AND STILL HEAR THE CLICKING SOUND.
Engine, Feb 25, 2020, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO (PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND TURN ENGINE OFF). THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TULSA HYUNDAI LOCATED AT (9777 S. MEMORIAL DR, TULSA, OK 74133) TO BE DIAGNOSED WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DISCOVERED TO BE RELATED TO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND CURRENTLY STILL AT THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO PAY $1,500 OF THE REPAIR COST FOR GOODWILL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Seat belts, Feb 24, 2020
THE SEAT BELTS ARE NOT LOCKING INTO PLACE
Engine, Feb 21, 2020
YOU CAN ADD MY SONATA TO THE LIST OF BLOWN ENGINE.ITS IN THE SHOP NOW HAVING THE ENGINE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ONLY 73,000 + MILES ON IT ALWAYS USED MOBIL ONE.OIL AT AROUND 7,000 MILE INTERVALS. WAS JUST RETURNING HOME GETTING OFF FREEWAY RUNNING AROUND 70MPH SLOWED DOWN FOR CURVE IN SIDE ROAD TO ABOUT 45MPH . ACCELERATED AND ENGINE QUIT SHUTTERED AND VIBRATED. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE ABOUT A MILE ON THE BATTERY TO GET OFF THE ROAD SAFELY WHEN TO BATTERY RAN OUT..
Engine, Feb 12, 2020
WHILE OWNING MY VEHICLE FOR 5 YEARS, I HAVE REGULARLY MAINTAINED ALL ASPECTS OF THE CAR FROM OIL CHANGES EVERY 3000 MILES TO RECALL NOTICES. I WAS JUST DUE FOR A 3000 MILE OIL CHANGE WHEN WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY THE CAR SHUT DOWN THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED, AND I ASSUMED THE ALTERNATOR DIED. I GOT IT TOWED AND MECHANIC SAID THE ENGINE IS DONE, THERE IS NO OIL! THIS CAME AS A SHOCK SINCE I HAVE IT CHANGED TIMELY AND THERE WAS NO SENSOR OR LIGHT IN THE CAR THAT SHOULD HAVE INDICATED LOW OIL. I READ ON CARGURU WEBSITE WITH OTHER REVIEWS THIS HAPPENED WITH THE SAME VEHICLE MODEL. VERY DISAPPOINTING WITH THIS CAR WITH LOW MILEAGE TO HAVE TO REPLACE AN ENGINE SO SOON.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Feb 12, 2020
THE BRAKE SOCKETS ARE BURNT AND LIGHTBULBS ARE MELTING. MY BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO OUT.
Engine, Feb 10, 2020
WHEN I GOT THIS CAR, I NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT CONTAINER DOESNT STAY FULL. IN FACT, I HAVE TO GO TO WALMART TO BY COLLANT AND FILL THE CONTAINER EVERY WEEK. I NOTICED THERE IS A LEAK AS WELL AND ITS SPRAYING ALL OVER THE MOTOR AND BATTERY. ALDO AFTER DRIVING FOR HOURS, I'M ABLE TO OPEN THE CAP TO THE COLLANT CONTAINER WITH NO ISSUES. IT'S NOT HOT OR ANYTHING. NOT SURE WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THIS CAR AND DINT WANT GO SPEND HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS JUST FOR SOMEONE TO LOOK AT IT.
Steering, Feb 4, 2020
WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IT MAKES A CLICKING NOISE, LEFT & RIGHT
Seats, Feb 3, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER RETURNING FROM (PRESTON HYUNDAI 4327 PRESTON RD, HURLOCK, MD 21643) FOR AN OIL CHANGE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL SOUND COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE CONTACT INVESTIGATED AND BECAME AWARE THAT THE PLASTIC UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER'S SEAT DETACHED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BECAME UNSTEADY WHICH MADE DRIVING THE VEHICLE DIFFICULT. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,801.
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 21, 2020
MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS AND ON THE STEERING WHEEL IT'S SEEMS TO BE OPEN ON ITS OWN A LITTLE BIT COULD I DRIVE MY CAR THIS WAY? I WAS JUST ROUTINELY DRIVING MY CAR THE LIGHT CAME ON WENT OFF CAME BACK ON AND IT'S STILL ON IT'S BEEN A WEEK NOW
Engine, Jan 20, 2020, fire
AFTER A NEW ENGINE WAS PUT INTO THE SONATA DUE TO RECALL , WITHIN 24 HOURS THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. THE CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN CATCHING FIRE CAUSING DRIVER TO ABANDON VEHICLE ON HIGH WAY FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT.