2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Sep 22, 2023Fire risk2012–2015 Hyundai Accent, 2012–2015 Hyundai Azera, 2011–2015 Hyundai Elantra and 10 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
23V651000 · 1.6M units · Hyundai Motor America
- Dec 1, 2020Fire risk2012 Hyundai Santa FE, 2011–2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2015–2016 Hyundai Veloster — Engine
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
20V746000 · 129K units · Hyundai Motor America
- Jul 2, 2020Fire risk2012 Hyundai Accent, 2011–2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2011–2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 1 other model — Equipment
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
20V393000 · 272K units · Hyundai Motor America
- Feb 27, 2018Crash risk2011–2013 Hyundai Sonata, 2011–2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — Air Bags
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
18V137000 · 580K units · Hyundai Motor America
- Oct 4, 2017Crash risk2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata, 2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — Seat Belts
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
17V617000 · 444K units · Hyundai Motor America
- Mar 8, 2017Crash risk2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata, 2011–2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — Seat Belts
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.
17V152000 · 978K units · Hyundai Motor America