10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,677 miles

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2012 Hyundai Sonata seat belts / air bags problems

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2012 Hyundai Sonata Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #66

Jul 072021

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Seat belt unbuckles from base. This was a recall for sonatas but ours is having this problem but it says it is not a part of the recall

- Yorkville, IL, USA

problem #65

May 172023

Sonata

  • miles
My vehicle is experiencing several recall issues. The seat belt in driver seat randomly pops unlocked which is very dangerous while driving, the headlights and brakes lights go out once a month due to some electrical issues with the vehicle, the tire bearing clocks when the vehicle is turning

- Elkridge, MD, USA

problem #64

Jan 012023

Sonata

  • miles
Seatbelt stopped locking on drivers side, not able to use and wipers now only work on high.

- Manchester, CT, USA

problem #63

Mar 312023

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Oil leak

- Ramseur , NC, USA

problem #62

Dec 052022

Sonata

  • miles
Our 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited had some kind of seat belt recall done in 2017. Not sure what as we were not given any documentation. We are having problems engaging the Driver's seat belt that started in the last month of 2022. Hyundai keeps referring us to the local dealer to see if indeed it is part of that recall. The local dealer insists on charging $160 inspection fee, if it's covered Hyundai will be charged. A knowledgeable mechanic should be able to sit in the driver's seat and attempt to buckle the belt and know if it is covered, without charging $160. Pease help.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #61

Jan 022023

Sonata

  • miles
Driver's seat belt takes 3 to 5 times for it to engage. A recall was done for the front driver's seat seatbelt. Campaign recall was done in December 2017 at Chapman Hyundai Phoenix.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #60

Aug 182022

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driver-??s side seat belt frequently unlatches on own while driving vehicle. This places the driver at risk for significant harm should this occur during a collision. This problem has not been inspected or confirmed by the manufacturer or other professionals. The only warning lamp possibly associated with this is the airbag warning lamp.

- Spokane , WA, USA

problem #59

Mar 012022

Sonata 4-cyl

  • miles
front Seat belts do not fasten properly and air bag light stays on. I don-??t see a pending recall, however did notice certain models recalled. This is a huge safety issue that is very concerning to me. I would appreciate if someone could get in touch with me to discuss further. Thank you. [XXX]; [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Alcalde, NM, USA

problem #58

Jun 302020

Sonata

  • miles
Seat belt doesn-??t latch properly. It-??s been happening for a while now. I have to fidget with the metal clip into the slot several times, and sometimes I just can-??t wear it at all because it doesn-??t latch.

- West Melbourne , FL, USA

problem #57

Jan 202021

Sonata

  • 69,990 miles
Driver's seatbelt would not latch. Quoted repair cost (for replacement) at the dealership of $337.58. It would take often more than a dozen attempts to get the latch to engage. The vehicle was stationary at the time.

- Powell, OH, USA

problem #56

Sep 022020

Sonata

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving and turning the steering wheel there is a knocking sound. The driver seat belt does not lock when hitting brakes and is loose. The passenger window on one side does not go down. The airbag signal stays on.

- St. Thomas, VI, USA

problem #55

Aug 102020

Sonata

  • miles
The eps just came on when I crunk my car up yesterday evening. The seatvelt light been on about a week now

- Montgomery, AL, USA

problem #54

Jun 032020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 132,000 miles
My 2012 sonta has two cracks in dashboard. I had my car at dealer for almost a month.when I went to the dealer to pick it I noticed two cracks in dashboard. I questioned the dealer they didn't know what happened. They told me they left my car in the sun.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #53

May 012020

Sonata 4-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
This started May 1, 2020...rear brake lights constantly stay on when car is turned off, seatbelts airbag light came on 2 days thereafter on dashboard, then ESC indicator light came on 1 day thereafter on dashboard.

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #52

Jan 312020

Sonata

  • miles
The seat belts are not locking into place

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #51

Jan 132020

Sonata

  • 110,000 miles
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

- Brandon, FL, USA

problem #50

Sep 212019

Sonata

  • miles
The SRS airbag warning light has come on and stays on. I don't know if it's a warning on airbag deployment, seat belt function, both sides of the car or one. The Hyundai dealership I bought the car from cannot fit me in to inspect for a couple months and I don't want to drive the car if it's dangerous.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #49

Jun 122019

Sonata

  • 65,000 miles
There was a safety recall number 169 on my vehicle affecting the seatbelt pretensioner. I had it checked approximately 2 years ago and the dealership told me it was not defective. My airbag light has been on since that time. Now I took my car to another dealer and they told me my seatbelt pretensioner is faulty. They are charging me nearly $800 to fix it. They are stating since the recall was "cleared" they are unable to re-open it. This is dishonest. They know that the part is defective and are refusing to fix it. Just because it hadn't broken when I had it checked, doesn't mean that they still shouldn't be responsible for the defective product. I am now driving an unsafe vehicle because they are refusing to do the right thing. Please help me resolve this.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #48

Jun 032019

Sonata

  • miles
Seatbelt does not always catch. Sometimes it takes up to 8 attempts before it clicks into place. At times, when driving, the seatbelt comes undone.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #47

Mar 122019

Sonata

  • 74,772 miles
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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