2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
71,525 miles

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problem #10

Nov 022023

Sonata

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the key symbol warning light displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway and was able to use a trailer to tow the vehicle to the residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V934000 (Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Bronson, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 042021

Sonata

  • 94,750 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after fully refilling the gas tank at the gas station, and driving at 40-55 MPH, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure, the contact noticed that each time he fully refilled the gas tank, in addition to the smell, the vehicle would shudder for 3-5 min while driving. Additionally, the contact noticed that gas was leaking onto the driver's side rear wheel well whenever the gas tank was fully refilled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with evap failure. The dealer informed the contact to check his gas cap; however, the contact stated that the fuel cap was new and was a manufacturer-approved gas cap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V121000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 94,750.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #8

Mar 132021

Sonata

  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting a fuel odor. The contact took the vehicle to patrick Hyundai (1020 E. golf rd, schaumburg, il 60173, (847)230-8294) who stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the engine compartment. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

- Streamwood, IL, USA

problem #7

Sep 112019

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 96,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled and restarted, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to capital Hyundai of greensboro (801 E bessemer ave, greensboro, nc 27405), where the contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be flushed and serviced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

problem #6

Mar 102020

Sonata

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed without warning. The vehicle restarted after each failure. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18V934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Copperas Cove, TX, USA

problem #5

Oct 252018

Sonata

  • 61,701 miles
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

problem #4

Jan 062012

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
I have had issues galore with my car since the day I drove it off the lot. First issue and still is just gave up on bringing it back was the steering that drifted. Then I had a sound coming from the rear of the car that made a loud noise. I also have a sound coming from the sun roof. After that I had a oil leak in it's first year. My radio went out, my driver window stop working. My turbo quit on me. Battery died. I was stranded by the car 3 times. It would turn over fast but not crank. I called road side on one of those. My air bag lights come on while driving down the road. It rattles like cheap parts. I have called Hyundai with no response as of yet. The dealership says they can't do anything. I pay a car not for a car I don't trust to drive.

- Biloxi, MS, USA

problem #3

Apr 122013

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 14,500 miles
Westbound on I-78 near harrisburg, pa while traveling on cruise control vehicle motor increased without driver input from 65mph to over 72mph to the point of 80mph before several hard foot pressures on brake disengaged cruise control. Car did not respond to normal brake pedal tap to disengage. Called dealer who suggested we not use cruise control and on return had them service--dealer could not replicate and returned car. On 8-05-13 which was next highway trip on 440W in staten island, NY while on cruise control at 60mph (flow of traffic) car suddenly made high revving motor noise, lurched forward and increased speed to 0ver 70mph--brake again did mot disengage car but heavy (very heavy) pressing on disengage button slowed car. Car to be looked at after our return--scheduled check 8-13-13.

- Medford, NY, USA

problem #2

Oct 262012

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 1,300 miles
I recently bought a Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0T on Oct 26 2012, ever since I bought it, I've realized that the mpg that it gives me is 17 no matter if I'm in city or highway, while minimal estimates are 23 in the city. I've looked on Hyundai forums and it seems like I'm not the only one with this issue. Contact with the dealers has been nothing but a pain, they continue to argue with me that, that is impossible and won't even take a look at the vehicle. I've been to two separate dealers with the same outcome.

- Cutler Bay, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 292012

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 2,000. Updated 10/11/12 updated 10/17/12

- Ozone Park, NY, USA