10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
17 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
11 / 0
Average Mileage:
53,671 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 8)

problem #146

Sep 302023

Sonata

  • miles

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

The air bag light is on in my dashboard and this car has never been in an accident before and I-??ve gotten it checked by a professional mechanic and the code is reading driver airbag resistance high codes B1346 and B1481

- Newsrk, NJ, USA

problem #145

May 182023

Sonata

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of 18V137000 (Seat Belt, Air Bags) on October 2019. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and had the recall remedy completed. The contact stated while his wife was driving 35 mph, another vehicle intercepted her lane and crashed into the front driver side tire. No air bags deployed. The driver sustained injuries on her left leg and her neck but did not seek any medical attention at the moment of the crash. The contact stated the following day, she called her primary doctor and was receiving physical therapy for her injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop. A dealer was not contacted nor made aware of the failure. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

- Sanford, ME, USA

problem #144

Jul 072023

Sonata

  • miles
Cracked Dash Board The Dash Board has two cracks that run from Windshield to Passenger area. Located right where the SRS label is and the airbag is located and second crack is about 5 to 6" to the left. Dealer states that the Airbag will not deploy correctly if needed. I have read a lot on line about this issue, . In cases that Hyundai would correct the issue but in my case they will not. I have spoken with someone that had same issue and the Dashboard was replaced by Hyundai because of my very concerns. I am looking to see how this can get replaced without me having to pay $4000 to get it repaired. This car has been maintained and kept in very good condition.

- Tuckerton, NJ, USA

problem #143

Apr 192023

Sonata

  • miles

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

The break light don-??t want to turn off Seat belts don-??t latch

- Oceanside, CA, USA

problem #142

Mar 192022

Sonata

  • miles
On March 19th, 2022 I was t-boned and my airbags failed to deploy causing me to slam my head against my window. I herniated two discs in my neck because of the accident. My 2012 Hyundai Sonata had just had it's engine replaced due to the engine recall and had also never been in a wreck. My airbag light came on after the wreck. Sent my car to be fixed and light went off. I was hit again 2 weeks ago and afain, airbags failed to deploy. Notified Hyundai of the situation and was told my car wasn't part of the airbag recall.

- Tyler, TX, USA

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problem #141

Oct 072022

Sonata

  • miles
Involved in a head on crash with a deer at 63 mph. Front end completely smashed in. All components including air bag sensor detached from vehicle on impact. Airbags did not deploy.

- Butler, TN, USA

problem #140

Sep 242022

Sonata

  • miles

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

Fake Place and fake appointment. They give me an appointment after 1 month and I went to do the recall on the airbag unit they told me no part.Very bad experience

- Sugar Land, TX, USA

problem #139

Jul 182022

Sonata

  • miles
The Air Bag sensor light will not turn off. several months ago I had brake light sensory issues that cost me $1,500 and now its the Air Bag light.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #138

May 242022

Sonata

  • miles
The airbag warning light went on while driving without any cause, no recent accident or repair. After starting the engine, the light goes off for a couple seconds, goes back on, then stays on most of the time while driving but will go off for a minute or two occasionally. Checked for codes and looked at the fuses - both are good. I'm reluctant to take it to the dealer based on the probable repair cost and believe this should be a recall issue.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #137

May 062022

Sonata

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the airbag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel upon the start of the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and an appointment was scheduled to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.

- Lynchburg, VA, USA

problem #136

Apr 292022

Sonata

  • miles

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

My air bag light turned on without any code. My dash cracked with only 40K miles.

- Manati, PR, USA

problem #135

Mar 192022

Sonata

  • miles
On March 19th I was involved in wreck where the other driver was at fault. The lady t-boned me on my driver's side. Airbags never deployed so my head smashed Into the window leaving me with a concussionand spinal injury. My usually working horn failed as well. I would also like to mention that I have only had this car a year. I was also told it was never in a wreck and had 1 owner. Nope. A week after I got it, I was driving and my engine seized while I was doing 70mph. The steering stopped working, but somehow managed to pull off to the side. i had to stay in my car because of the busy highway. It was 100+ weather and my windows wouldn't work. I sat there for 2 hours. Took the car to a shop just to find out about the engine recall that I believe my car wasn't apart of, but should have been. Fought with Hyundai for them to fix it then lost my job because I was denied a loaner car while waiting. 2 months later they finally fix it. Now the breaks do a weird grinding thing a lot, my shifter slips out of place, the steering column wobbles, the engine is constantly making a disturbing noise and is sluggish, it has trouble shifting when accelerating. I have had the car rapidly accelerate instead of slow down when stopping at a stop sign or light. I only got it to stop after stomping the breaks repeatedly while throwing it in park and turning the car off all at the same time. Emergency break and traction control light come on a lot. It's throwing a high speed can bus code, but only sometimes. My gas mileage has went down to 16-18 mpg. Oil changes are necessary every month. AND my taillights burn out every 1 to 2 months. Now I have 4 traffic tickets. And that was all BEFORE the wreck. Hyundai refuses to call me back after they reluctantly fixed the first recall.

- Tyler, TX, USA

problem #134

Mar 162022

Sonata

  • miles
Front and back lights keep going out. Replacing monthly. Also air bag light starting to show off and

- Indio, CA, USA

problem #133

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 #132

Jan 192021

Sonata

  • miles
Aire bag ligh

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #131

Jan 022022

Sonata

  • miles
1#.air. #2 not inspección 1year ago. #3 air bag lihg warning was the first day a Buy tne car. never im put interés now im know Is bad in damgere.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #130

Oct 152021

Sonata

  • miles
1. Air Bag Light is On. 2. Car does not start. Both of these problems re-occured after Inspected & serviced by Hyundai.

- Jersey City, NJ, USA

problem #129

Sep 162021

Sonata

  • miles
No Incident. Airbag warning light is always on. This is an going issue with Hyundai Sonata 2012. Contacted the dealer since it is a safety issue, but they said it is not under warranty. I know several people have the same model of the car and have the same issue with the airbag light. This issue should be recalled because it a is a safety issue

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #128

Jun 212021

Sonata

  • miles
Air bag light won-€™t turn off

- Philadelphia , NY, USA

problem #127

Apr 072021

Sonata

  • 120,000 miles
Air bag light came on, I see this model had recalls

- Parlin, NJ, USA

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