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2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid problems
Owners have filed 217 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 30.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 13.8%.
Complaints217
Crashes2
Fires9
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 30.9% · 67
Power train 13.8% · 30
Electrical system 10.6% · 23
Unknown or other 6.9% · 15
Vehicle speed control 6.0% · 13
Service brakes, hydraulic 5.5% · 12
Service brakes 5.5% · 12
Steering 4.6% · 10
Severity
Of those complaints, 2 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid in this data, 2012 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 19 in the last three years against 31 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 72,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle loss power and decelerated to 25 mph. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was referred to the local dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. Engine
Driving along the highway when I heard a knocking sound coming from the engine while returning home the sound got louder, then I lost control of the vehicle. I regain some control and pulled over on the side of the road. I realized that all the oil leaked out and there were some metal parts on the road. Took it to the dealer when they told me a rod fell through the engine. Engine · reported at 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle made a loud rattling noise. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the highway. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was determined that a piston rod blew out and the motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 68,000. Engine · reported at 68,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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