2012 Hyundai Sonata
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Hyundai Sonata is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1,886 on record.
2012 Hyundai Sonata at a glance
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2012 Hyundai Sonata recalls 8
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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 custom…
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…
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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. Hy…
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.
Fix: 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.
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 re…
Fix: 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 owner…
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2012 Hyundai Sonata common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 1,550 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2012 Hyundai Sonata safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2012 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2012 Hyundai Sonata MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Hyundai Sonata worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2012 Hyundai Sonata costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($12,428) with the same model 5 model-years older ($3,539), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2012 Hyundai Sonata trims & engines on record
2012 Hyundai Sonata vehicles on record
2012 Hyundai Sonata Middle-low level5NPEB4AC2CH437716
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEC4AB0CH368738
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC1CH308852
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC1CH396270
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC9CH398817
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEC4AC8CH375638
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC0CH395644
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEC4ACXCH406016
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC6CH386883
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC7CH381093
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEC4AC0CH365704
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEC4AB3CH424574
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC2CH392101
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC3CH290449
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC8CH376601
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEC4AC5CH396608
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC8CH421391
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC7CH368554
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC4CH396389
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC5CH495089
2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited5NPEC4AC4CH374812
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE5NPEC4AB9CH497027
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS5NPEB4AC5CH388544
2012 Hyundai Sonata SE5NPEC4AB3CH423361
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2012 Hyundai Sonata — frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
Based on 1,550 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, air bags, power train.
What is the 2012 Hyundai Sonata safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2012 Hyundai Sonata an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).
What gas mileage does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Hyundai Sonata at about 27 mpg combined (23 city / 34 highway).
How much is a 2012 Hyundai Sonata worth?
Comparable 2012 Hyundai Sonata listings run roughly $10,100–$15,500, typically around $12,428 (from 1,877 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.