2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid service brakes problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid well maintained by original owner, under 130,000 miles. May of 2025 AC stopped working intermittently (Hyundai dealer replaced AC hose). Aug 2025 AC stopped working AGAIN (same dealer could NOT identify problem). Car has consistent Hybrid System Warning! Safely Stop and…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The contact stated that he heard a grinding sound in the wheels. The contact stated that the Hybrid System and brake warning…”
filed Sep 1, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an…Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Service Brakes problems in other Sonata Hybrid years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Sonata Hybrid | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Sonata Hybrid | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 Sonata Hybrid | 7 | 5% |
| 2015 Sonata Hybrid | 8 | 16% |
| 2014 Sonata Hybrid | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 Sonata Hybrid | 16 | 15% |
| 2011 Sonata Hybrid | 13 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.