general problems of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Ten problems related to gasoline fuel 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.

1 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2025

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after five minutes. The engine and the abs warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the maintenance records were needed. The contact was using an independent mechanic for maintenance and did not have the records. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

2 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2024

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel pump control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 126,561.

3 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2023

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled with the key symbol warning light displayed. The contact pulled over to the side of the highway and was able to use a trailer to tow the vehicle to the residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

4 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2021

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was emitting a fuel odor. The contact took the vehicle to patrick Hyundai (1020 e. Golf rd, schaumburg, IL 60173, (847)230-8294) who stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel from the engine compartment. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

5 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/04/2021

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after fully refilling the gas tank at the gas station, and driving at 40-55 mph, he smelled a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. Upon investigating the failure, the contact noticed that each time he fully refilled the gas tank, in addition to the smell, the vehicle would shudder for 3-5 min while driving. Additionally, the contact noticed that gas was leaking onto the driver's side rear wheel well whenever the gas tank was fully refilled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with evap failure. The dealer informed the contact to check his gas cap; however, the contact stated that the fuel cap was new and was a manufacturer-approved gas cap. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v121000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 94,750.

6 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2020

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive power without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle stalled at various speeds with the accelerator pedal depressed without warning. The vehicle restarted after each failure. The contact linked the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

7 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled and restarted, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to capital Hyundai of greensboro (801 e bessemer Ave, greensboro, nc 27405), where the contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be flushed and serviced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

8 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/25/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle made popping noises and shut off. Also, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to call the contact back. The contact was not called back. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 18v934000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) and 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 61,701. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA campaign number: 18v934000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) and parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags).

9 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2012

I recently bought a Hyundai Sonata se 2. 0t on oct 26 2012, ever since I bought it, I've realized that the mpg that it gives me is 17 no matter if I'm in city or highway, while minimal estimates are 23 in the city. I've looked on Hyundai forums and it seems like I'm not the only one with this issue. Contact with the dealers has been nothing but a pain, they continue to argue with me that, that is impossible and won't even take a look at the vehicle. I've been to two separate dealers with the same outcome.

10 Gasoline Fuel System problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2012

I have had issues galore with my car since the day I drove it off the lot. First issue and still is just gave up on bringing it back was the steering that drifted. Then I had a sound coming from the rear of the car that made a loud noise. I also have a sound coming from the sun roof. After that I had a oil leak in it's first year. My radio went out, my driver window stop working. My turbo quit on me. Battery died. I was stranded by the car 3 times. It would turn over fast but not crank. I called road side on one of those. My air bag lights come on while driving down the road. It rattles like cheap parts. I have called Hyundai with no response as of yet. The dealership says they can't do anything. I pay a car not for a car I don't trust to drive.


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