general problems of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

Four problems related to seats 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 Seats problem

Failure Date: 01/21/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that after returning from preston Hyundai 4327 preston rd, hurlock, MD 21643 for an oil change, she heard a noise coming from her driver seat. Once she arrived home, she noticed that the plastic from under the bottom of the seat had become loose. Over time, the contact stated that the driver seat had become unsturdy, which made the vehicle difficult to drive. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 49,801. Jo.

2 Seats problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2019

Tl- the contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle was at stand still at a parking light over night, when noticed the front driver and door side was burned. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated no one was injured or seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The contact called local dealer capitol Hyundai service center located at 1050 capitol expressway auto mall, san jose, CA 95136, (408) 445-1600, were made aware of the failure. The contact stated a third party company inspected and diagnosed the vehicle, but did not release any information. The vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 53,000. Dp.

3 Seats problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2017

The paint is chipping away in the exterior by the door handles and the steering wheel. Also the driver seat material is starting to fall apart as well as the door trim on the driver's side.

4 Seats problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2015

Rear passenger seat gets very hot when driving even with air conditioner on in summer. Sometimes gets hot enough to feel like it could start some kind of fire inside seat area. Even in winter this problem persists.


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