While driving all the dashboard lights come on and a beeping noise starts. On my dash is says "hybrid check system warning" Pull over safely and do not drive. This problem has sporadically been happening, but it seems to be more frequent now. As of this moment it has been on the side of the road due to this problem. It usually starts after about 10 minutes, but this time it will not start. When I Googled this problem, I saw this type of problem goes back to 2012 when the car came out to buy and it has affected numerous people with this year model car. Everytime I take it to my local Hyundai dealership of course they tell me nothing is wrong with it. Well apparently there is something wrong or it would not be on the side of the road not starting.
2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid: won't start
7 of the 155 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid describe won't start.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 66,000
- recalls
- 1
Won't start by model year
What owners say
Takata recall: I have a 2012 hyundai sonata 2.0t se and my car stopped in the middle of the road with no warning and would not start back. Now my eps, oil, mil, battery light ate on and car will not crank. I was driving up troy highway in montgomery al when my car begin to slow down and cut off. It did make a clunk noise before it shut off.. There wasn't any fire but engine will not start and just had oil change on friday.
While driving down the highway at 55mph the engine was ticking and made a large bang sound and stopped getting any power. I was not braking or turning it smelled like something was burning. I had several vehicles behind me when this happened once I got the car pulled off the road it would not move at all. Now it will not start at all. Lights on in car are engine light and low battery light for hybrid. When trying to start it dings loudly and you can hear the hybrid battery try to start but engine will not even roll over at all. This happened while I was driving down the road
When putting my car in park the warning "hybrid system warning! Safely stop and do not drive" appears. If I turn the car off and immediately try to restart it will not start. If I turn the car off and wait about 15 minutes it will start with no alerts. This has happened approximately 10 times and I have taken it to the dealership but they are unable to duplicate it and told me there is nothing they can do. The manual says not to drive it after this happens and have it towed to the dealership. I am not sure whether or not to continue driving it since they cannot tell me what could potentialy happen.
Similar to the federal safety agency id number: 10546231 - "check brakes" ...2012 hyundai sonata hybrid will not start or move (aug 2013). From parked position, turned on vehicle (stepped on brake and depressed electronic ignition). Loud chimes occurred with message "check brakes". No brakes were on, car would not move forward/reverse. Connected to bluelink who could detect "alert". Car towed to dealer. Dealer saw code c1604 in computer log but by then car was able to start, could not duplicate problem. Dealer contacted hyundai tech line, entered case and "repaired" by performing multi-ecv updates version #2 per tsb#13fl004; recalibrated rwolver and ec pressure. It's now 8-months later (apr 2014) and the exact same problem is occurring again.
Similar to the federal safety agency id numbers: 10546231 & 10582880 - "check brakes" ...2012 hyundai sonata hybrid will not start or move (apr 2014). From parked position, turned on vehicle (stepped on brake and depressed electronic ignition). Loud chimes occurred with message "check brakes". No brakes were on, car would not move forward/reverse. Car towed to dealer..dealer said it may take a few days to a week until "hybrid" expert can diagnos due to other hybrid's awaiting service! Same "check brake" issue occurred 8-months ago (aug 2013) and was "repaired" with service software update.
Vehicle will not start. Flashing "check brakes" .no foot brake pressure. With the hood up can detect a motor pumping intermittently which I think is the brake power unit. Car has not been driven for about a month. No fluids on the ground.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s...
- This TSB references the Op codes to use for claim submission and the Parts required based on the vehicle’s...
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Higher-than-expected engine oil consumption
- Engine
- This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- A class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) alleges that certain Hyundai vehicles (“Class...
- Op code/part number (reference guide for service campaign T6G)
Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.
- Risk
- A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.
Recall number 20V746000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid won't start
Is won't start a common problem on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
7 of 155 owner complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (5%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid?
There is 1 recall and 32 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
Engine failure 24Stalling 17Check engine light 15Jerking 15Transmission failure 10Knocking 9Fire or smoke 8Hesitation 8Brake failure 7Grinding brakes 6Loss of power 6ABS 5Adaptive cruise 5Sudden acceleration 5
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