2012 Hyundai Sonata seat belts problems
74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s side seat belt unexpectedly detached. Several attempts were needed to secure the seat belt while driving. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s seat belt…”
filed Apr 14, 2026
“My 2012 Hyundai Sonata (VIN: [XXX] ) experienced complete engine failure at 241,433 miles on August 7, 2025. The failure aligns with known safety defect symptoms described under NHTSA Recall Campaign 15V568000 and 17V226000, which cite premature bearing wear due to metal debris during engine…”
filed Oct 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor…Campaign 17V617000 · Oct 4, 2017
- In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach…Campaign 17V152000 · Mar 8, 2017
Seat Belts problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Sonata | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 Sonata | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 Sonata | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 9 | 1% |
| 2015 Sonata | 21 | 2% |
| 2014 Sonata | 25 | 3% |
| 2013 Sonata | 61 | 3% |
| 2011 Sonata | 106 | 3% |
| 2009 Sonata | 8 | 2% |
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.