Two problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2012 Sonata.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the engine seized without warning. An independent mechanic diagnosed that there were metal shavings in the oil and that the engine assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for an appointment with the dealer (lester glenn Hyundai, 386 route 37 e, toms river, NJ 08753, (732) 691-4108). The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v152000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was uncertain if the remedy would provide a permanent solution by replacing the part. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 126,918.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, the engine seized as the oil warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v568000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,130. Parts distribution disconnect. Djr.