2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 22, 2022 · Engine · 130,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was then depressed but the vehicle would not accelerate as needed. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and the hybrid engine warning message was displayed and advised the driver to “Safely Stop and Do Not Drive” the vehicle. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and the contact parked the vehicle in a parking lot and turned off the vehicle and waited for a while. The contact then restarted the vehicle and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine control module (ECM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer awaiting the parts for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2021 · Engine · 99,612 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, the vehicle started making an abnormal beeping sound. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated, and the vehicle began to stall. The contact stated that she pulled into a parking lot, parked, and turned off the vehicle. The next day the vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the system hybrid module needed to be updated. The contact stated that the system hybrid module was updated; however, the failure reoccurred while driving. The warning message "Hybrid system Warning; Safely Stop and Do Not Drive", and the brake warning light and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 99,612.

Filed Jul 27, 2021 · 98,914 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the "Hybrid System Warning - For Your Own Safety Do Not Drive" message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated she veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the residence. On another occasion, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to stall. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who informed the contact that no issues were found. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was still awaiting a callback from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 98,914.

Filed Jun 10, 2021 · Fuel system, Transmission · 130,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and stalled while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to multiple independent mechanics who were all unable to diagnose the failure due to no warning lights illuminating on the instrument panel. The contact then had the vehicle towed to the dealer where the mechanic was also unable to diagnose the failure. The mechanic informed her that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Engine · 112,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v750000 (engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then took the vehicle to rick case hyundai (3180 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096) where she was informed that the defect was related to a defective head gasket which the dealer insisted was not related to the recall. The dealer also informed her that the engine block had been replaced prior to her owning the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the issues detailed in the recall could lead to a potential blown head gasket, which she linked to the vehicle failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired, and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 13, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 117,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact stated that while driving, an unknown warning light illuminated indicating to stop the vehicle do not drive. The vehicle was taken to clay cooley hyundai of mesquite (16230 lyndon b johnson fwy, mesquite, tx 75150) and was diagnosed that the fuel pump that go to the transmission failed and was replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was picked up at the dealer and while leaving the dealer, the vehicle stalled. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2020 · Engine · 130,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, an abnormal noise was present coming from the engine prior to the vehicle stalling. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer ray brandt hyundai located at 1700 westbank expy, harvey, la 70058, who diagnosed that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v568000 (engine). The contact was informed that the same failure listed in the recall had occurred however, the hybrid sonata was not included. The failure mileage was 130,000. Invalid VIN.

Filed Oct 16, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 150,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving, the transmission failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to bob brady hyundai (4025 e boy rd, decatur, il 62526, (217) 876-3800) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken approximately seven times to the same dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the dealer previously replaced the electrical component and the engine. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. *dt

Filed Jun 11, 2019 · Engine · 104,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and an alarm noise was coming from the instrument panel. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to taylor hyundai (located at 3233 washington rd, aguata, ga 30907, (706) 868-1200) where it was diagnosed that the third rod in the engine needed to be replaced and caused the engine to seize. The contact stated that the vehicle still remained at the dealer. Prior to the failure, the vehicle was taken to rick case hyundai (located at 3180 satellite blvd nw, duluth, ga 30096, (678) 321-1584) to be diagnosed, but the cause the failure could not be duplicated. The contact was informed that hybrids were supposed to operate in that manner. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15688279. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2018 · Engine · 38,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was no oil in the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle had received an oil change a week prior to the failure. The vehicle was then towed to jim burke automotive (1301 5th ave n, birmingham, al 35203, (205) 549-9387) where the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, less than a year after the engine was replaced the failure recurred. The contact stated that currently the vehicle was still at the dealer. The contact stated that the engine was scheduled to be replaced for a second time in november of 2018. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 97,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and the "hybrid pull over soon" warning indicator flashed. The vehicle stalled and was able to be coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the hybrid battery needed to be replaced. The dealer (dicksmith hyundai, 781 congaree rd, greenville, sc 29607) indicated that the motor assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded from any recall campaigns. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Engine · 67,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid. While driving 60 MPH, the engine stalled and the battery warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to southtowne hyundai (7665 us hwy 85, riverdale, ga 30274, (770) 471-1000) where it was diagnosed that a new engine was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.