This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the rear tail lights had an internal electrical short and contained rust and corrosion. Also, the sockets melted on both sides of the rear tail lights. The rear passenger side light had to be removed to prevent the middle rear brake light from remaining illuminated. The rear driver's side tail light was operable, but eventually shorted out as well. The contact ordered replacement tail lights three times, but the failure recurred each time. In addition, the contact heard a loud noise concerning the fuel system. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, the contact heard an abnormal noise intermittently. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 18V934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. Mcgrath city Hyundai (6750 w grand ave, Chicago, il 60707, (773) 889-9090) was contacted, but had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
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Well I bought the car a few years back. I learned about a few recalls on the car and took the vehicle in. They fixed one issue, while they said the engine was fine. 2 years pass and I was driving on the freeway. Note there where no signs of the engine having trouble. Just passed smog. Had the oil changed, the air filters and intake filters changed. The car makes this noise like a rattle noise. I turn off my music and was listening to the noise. The car seemed like it was losing power while I was driving and accelerating was declining. All of a sudden che K engine light comes on. Not even a moment later the engine turns off. I was scared. On the freeway and my steering locked up couldn't use the brake and wheel was useless. I was able to get the car restarted for a moment to get to the side of the freeway and down to a safe area but then the car stopped again and wouldn't restart. Has it towed home. Not only was this highly unsafe, it put my life my kids life and other drivers at risk in getting into a severe accident. I was lucky. But the experience was something else. Also the seat belts dont always lock in after the first try. U have to buckle 3 times before it stays
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).
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving, the driver's seat belt suddenly unlocked. On several occasions, the driver was unable to lock the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belt, air bags). A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local collision center for diagnostic testing. It was not yet determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,444.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving at any speed, the seat belt unbuckled without warning. The vehicle was taken to empire Hyundai Inc (508-673-7646, located at 428 pleasant St, fall river, MA 02721) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts and air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Family Hyundai (8101 w 159th St, tinley park, il 60477, (708) 444-7100) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt buckle failed to secure when attempting to place the seat belt into the buckle to lock in place. The contact had to make multiple attempts to get the buckle to finally secure. The contact was notified by a credit monitoring application that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 18V137000 (seat belts and air bags), 17V152000 (seat belts), and 15V568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. West broad Hyundai (located at 8903 w broad St, richmond, va 23294, (804) 755-7777) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to pearson Hyundai (located at 9530 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235, (804) 276-0300), but the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,300. Parts distribution disconnect.
Driver side seat belt buckle doesn't catch all the time, frequently need to try several times to get it to catch. Its been going on for quite a while. However, I remembered during another service to the dealer yesterday for them to check it. They replaced it but charged me $484. Seat belt buckle may be defective. How could I have worn it out?!
1.) I have been having issues with the fuel light flashing as if I am out of gas, when I just put gas in the vehicle. I had the fuel pump changed and that does not fix the problem. So now I am in the process of trying to find out what the problem is. 2.) I have received a letter that there is a recall on the air bags, my air bag light is now on and stays on. When I checked online it shows that there is not any remedies available. I drive this vehicle everyday with my 3 children in the car. Heaven forbid I get in a serious accident and the airs bags do not deploy, who knows what may happen. This issue really needs to be corrected. 3.) I noticed on the recall list that my vehicle also has a recall on the seat belts as well; another safety issue if I were go get in a car accident.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (air bags, seat belts) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the repair. The dealer (keyes Hyundai, 5746 van nuys boulevard, van nuys, ca 91401) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated for approximately four months. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact called an unknown Hyundai dealer in memphis, tn and was informed that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact called peacock Hyundai hilton head at 843-208-1234 (located at 51 auto mall blvd suite a, hardeeville, SC 29927) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18V137000 (air bags, seat belts) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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- Pittsburgh, PA, USA