Well I bought the car a few years back. I learned about a few recalls on the car and took the vehicle in. They fixed one issue, while they said the engine was fine. 2 years pass and I was driving on the freeway. Note there where no signs of the engine having trouble. Just passed smog. Had the oil changed, the air filters and intake filters changed. The car makes this noise like a rattle noise. I turn off my music and was listening to the noise. The car seemed like it was losing power while I was driving and accelerating was declining. All of a sudden che K engine light comes on. Not even a moment later the engine turns off. I was scared. On the freeway and my steering locked up couldn't use the brake and wheel was useless. I was able to get the car restarted for a moment to get to the side of the freeway and down to a safe area but then the car stopped again and wouldn't restart. Has it towed home. Not only was this highly unsafe, it put my life my kids life and other drivers at risk in getting into a severe accident. I was lucky. But the experience was something else. Also the seat belts dont always lock in after the first try. U have to buckle 3 times before it stays

- Upland, CA, USA

Engine seized on express way. Had to be towed. Engine replaced. Now we have a recall. Stating "during engine replacements under recall campaign 132 and 162, the high pressure fuel P ipe may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, allowing fuel to leak. A fuel leak in the pressence of an ignition source can increase the risk of fire. We believe we cannot safely drive our vehicle.

- Island Lake, IL, USA

My car started making a loud ticking noise in the engine, I took it in and they told me it's normal but when I bought the car it was not making that noise at all. It no longer fills to 410 miles when I put gas and the gas does not last as long as it used to. When parked and the car is on it will start shaking

- Canyon Lake, CA, USA

Sonata had a noticeable decline in acceleration minutes before the engine had a small fire. The car was chugging slightly when stopped at a red light and after completing the turn, all of the dash lights illuminated and I quickly pulled over. After shutting the car off and trying to restart it, the engine began smoking. During this drive on local streets, I never went above 45 mph and wasn't driving the car hard.

- Huntley, IL, USA

While I was driving on the freeway last night my car stalled. There was no warning lights, sounds or smells coming from the car. As my car began to slow down I was able to maneuver myself to the shoulder avoiding an accident. I put the car in park and turned the car off and attempted to restart with no success. I had the car towed to my home and tried starting it this morning, nothing. It would click, the dash lights would come on but still will not start. I contacted blue link and they told me all system we're green on their end and could not see anything wrong with my car and could not do an on demand diagnostic for my car, I would have to get it to a dealership for them to perform the diagnostic tests. I had no problems with my car, I activated the blue link product 2 days ago and now this happens. I see there has been 8 recalls on this vehicle by visiting this website. I've had this car a little over a month. How can I find out if any of the recalls have been repaired and if any of the remaining recalls could stall the engine. I was told about 2 recalls: #174 airbag control unit and #953 software update to engine control module.

- Des Moines, WA, USA

While driving in traffic car began to jerk and lose speed though the engine was running. The car stopped in the middle of moving traffic. Transmission fluid spilled out profusely. Transmission was replaced but started to slip again the same day I picked it up after new (remanufactured) transmission was installed by the Hyundai dealer. Prior to this transmission issue, the alternator in my car failed while driving in the middle of moving traffic. This complete transmission failure occurred shortly after a new engine was installed because the original engine seized and failed prior. Alternator was replaced. The newly installed alternator failed again. A new alternator was once again installed. I am now having similar electrical problems yet again and there is a current concern that the vehicle may possibly stop suddenly and hazardously again while in motion.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

I pulled into a parking spot and noticed nothing out of the ordinary with my vehicle. When I was stepping away from my car and pushed the lock button there was no clicking sound. I continued into the building and returned to my car a few minutes later and it would not start. All of the lights would come on, but the brake locked up and the car would not start. I attempted to charge the battery which did not work. I unhooked the battery cables for a period of time to reset the lock system and possibly unlock the starting system, which did not work either. It has only been two weeks since I took this vehicle into the dealership to have the computer system updated due to engine failure issues in other vehicles. I purchased this vehicle less than a year ago and it does not show from what I can tell a recall. However I was instructed by the dealership to have the car towed into them so they can check to see if it is engine failure or a number of recall issues that I have not been aware of.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over and had the vehicle towed to grayson Hyundai (8729 kingston pike, knoxville, tn 37923, (865) 693-4550). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was invalid.

- Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Vehicle was drove for approximately 3 weeks with a used motor, fully inspected and replaced per Hyundai protocol at a registered repair shop after Hyundai denied my motor replacement. Vehicle died due to bearing failure, when brought to Hyundai was immediately denied without entering repair facility due to "vehicle history". video can be provided, cannot attach. Fire was due to starter motor catching fire at failure. Extinguished myself.

- Watervliet, NY, USA

I always been up to date with my oil change tune up and everything to take care of my car. One day my engine went does not have high mileage. Don't drive it far. I was reading a articula about a recall because of a manufacturing fix engine problem. I think that my car has that problem. Could some get back to me asap my car been park in my drive way for 8 months its starts but can't move it.

- Allentown, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle made popping noises and shut off. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to call the contact back. The contact was not called back. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V934000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) and 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,701. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18V934000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) and parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags).

- South Fulton, TN, USA

This is an ongoing problem, the plastic that the tail light bulb is attached to is melting and I have had to replace the tail light casing already recently. Since the replacement, I replaces a bulb and the plastic is starting to look burned again. Two weeks since I replaced that bulb, the light is out again.everytime I have this problem my check engine light comes on. After a few days it goes off. When I take call the dealer they said if the light goes off they cannot check the problem, this problem started about 3 years after I got this car and now my check engine light is on again and will not go off.the driver side airbag light is alway on since a year ago. No accident. Looks like there are a lot of similar issues with Sonata

- Lauderhill, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 53 mph, the engine stalled and the vehicle had to be pulled over. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to billion dollar auto (3401 West 41 St, sioux falls, sd 51706) where it was diagnosed that the engine seized. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

- Pipestone, MN, USA

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

- Miami, FL, USA

The driver experienced a stalled engine while driving. The brakes failed to respond and the steering wheel locked up. The car coasted, despite repeated braking attempts, and jumped a curb and stopped when it ran over onto a person's lawn. The driver attempted to steer and stop multiple times. As a consequence, the two driver side tires blew out. The car will be towed to a dealer. A police report was issued.

- Villa Park, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 50 mph, the contact's vehicle stalled without warning. The contact quickly steered the vehicle to the shoulder of the road as the vehicle was decelerating. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000.

- Tarlin, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was engine debris that had not been removed from the crankshaft during vehicle production. The failure increased the risk of the vehicle stalling. The contact called NHTSA and was referred to the federal trade commission to report that he was sold a vehicle in October of 2018 that was faulty and included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact took the vehicle to john amato Hyundai (8301 N 76th St, milwaukee, wi 53223, (414) 616-3220), but the engine was not inspected. The manufacturer was contacted and could not duplicate the failure. A case manager advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The contact was waiting to hear back from the manufacturer on how the vehicle would be diagnosed by the dealer. The contact stated that he had an extended warranty for the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 89,900.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

While driving to mobile Alabama after our vehicle was inspected and were told that our vehicle was fine, the engine suddenly stopped running in the middle of traffic. We were lucky not to get hit by semi trucks at the time. At the time of this incident we were headed South bound on I-55 at 70 mph. In the right lane with heavy truck traffic, thankfully I was able to get off the road without incident.

- Springfield, IL, USA

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.

- Austn, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving 55 mph, the contact's vehicle stalled in traffic. The contact had to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder before being struck from behind by another vehicle. The contact released the accelerator pedal every two seconds and the vehicle accelerated. In addition, the traction control indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 154,616.

- Hixson, TN, USA