2012 Hyundai Sonata forward collision avoidance problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In October of 2023, I was driving my 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to the laundry mat about a quarter of a mile from my home. I stopped at a stop light and all of a sudden, a warning sound burst from my dasher board. The message stated, "Hybrid Warning-DO NOT DRIVE: CHECK BRAKES". The brakes…”
filed Dec 29, 2024
“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Hybrid Warning System: Safely Stop and Do Not Drive. Yes it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I lost complete control of braking when the alarm went…”
filed Jan 26, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 8 | 19% |
| 2023 Sonata | 8 | 10% |
| 2022 Sonata | 9 | 10% |
| 2021 Sonata | 8 | 6% |
| 2020 Sonata | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 Sonata | 7 | 2% |
| 2017 Sonata | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 Sonata | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata | 13 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Sonata | 5 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
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.