2012 Hyundai Sonata body problems

Filed Mar 6, 2026 · Body, Lights · TN

Painting chipping on front top car... Seatbelt don't fasten all the time...Lights are dim.

Filed Nov 23, 2025 · Airbags, Body · CT

Noticed there’s a crack on the passenger side dashboard of the car that’s about 12 inches long. From what I read this could cause issues with any possible airbag deployment.

Filed Oct 25, 2024 · Body · SC

The passenger rear door will not open from the inside OR the outside. The door lock on the inside of the car will not open. Door is in locked position. Problems like this are all over the internet regarding Hyundai cars. This is a safety issue because someone in the back seat can NOT open the door and are potentially locked inside the car with no way out. This could be life and death if there was a fire, accident, etc. Independent repair center has inspected and confirms. No warning lights. Just happened in September 2024.

Filed Apr 5, 2024 · Body · NY

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there was a large crack on the dashboard. The contact was unaware of what caused the crack on the dashboard. The dealer was informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 22, 2024 · Airbags, Body · 89,696 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle and noticed that the dashboard was severely cracked. The air bag and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed about similar failures with 2011-2014 vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,696.

Filed Nov 18, 2022 · Acceleration, Body · SD · crash · 1 injury

B pillar separated from the frame during collision causing catastrophic intrusion into the cabin upon impact leading to death of the driver. No other occupants in the vehicle. Multiple investigators noted the B pillar failure upon inspection. Independent, certified crash reconstruction expert also noticed immediately that the B pillar had failed which caused cabin intrusion to an extraordinary degree considering the 2 vehicles involved were going less than 40mph. Vehicle is available for inspection. In addition, edr data reveals that although throttle was engaged, rpm's remained at idle up to the time of impact. Driver pushing on the gas and vehicle not responding.

Filed Mar 22, 2021 · Body, Electrical · 122,000 miles · TN · fire

The vehicle was parked. I tried to turn the car on but it didn't come on, and then I noticed it smoking under the hood. About 5 minutes later there were flames coming from under the hood and quickly spread to the rest of the car.

Filed Sep 18, 2020 · Body · 133,573 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that there was a crack in the dashboard near the passenger's side air bag housing. Vin tool showed no recalls on the issue. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 133,573.

Filed Sep 9, 2020 · Body, Brakes · 149,346 miles · CA

While driving 25 miles on walnut st in rialto ca .all of a sudden my hybrid hyundai sonata made a grinding noise and stop responding I avoid hitting a car infront of me and approached the side walk messing up my right front bumper, when I finally stopped I put the car on park and it made a nasty grinding sound. I tried to put the car on d and it wouldn't move I put it on r and nothing. It was a very scarry experience, I want to know if there is anything you can help me with if there is a recall on the transmission because thats what it sounds like. I had it towed to my house because the gears are not workingit . It has 149346 miles

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Body · FL

The exterior paint is peeling