As I was pulling out into traffic, the throttle went unresponsive. I pumped the accelerator three or four times and the vehicle lurched forward then begin driving normally. There was no "check engine " or other warning. I took the car into the dealer and they hooked it to a obd and drove it, to no avail. Has therein a any report of this problem by other oweners???
2012 Hyundai Sonata fuel system complaints
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I had a very scary incident friday night, 12/18/20 about 8:30pm. I was about to merge onto the 5 fwy north to go home, and as I am coming out of the turn, and accelerating to anticipate the flow of traffic, I see a big rig in my rear view mirror in the distance. Naturally, I step on the gas to punch it, to give myself and the rig plenty of distance as to not collide. My car revved up and decelerates to about 2mph . I panicked and managed to coast the car to the shoulder as far right as I could and the rig barrels down past me. I was afraid to completely stop on the shoulder of the fwy, and the car lasted long enough to coast to the next exit. I am able to continue steering my car close to the shoulder at a crawling pace, and turned on my hazard lights. I had people mad behind me, but I could not speed up. I managed to coast to the nearest exit, come down the ramp, and stop briefly with just enough momentum to steer left onto telegraph in commerce, and my car completely dies in the first lane. This is the second time my car just dies on me while I am driving! First time was three years ago in december 2017 . The car had initially died while making a left turn. However, after turning the car off and waiting a few minutes, I was able to turn the car on and drive no more than 30 MPH to the same downey hyundai. The issue was under full warranty and repaired, but now a second time? Worse yet, this happened while excelerating onto the freeway. I don't want to drive around in a car that has repeated recalls for various issues. I also don't want to worry of my car dying on me a third time. My sonata is currently at downey hyundai and they have started diagnostics and will have a better reading as to what happened. I have lost all confidence in this vehicle and worried for my safety and that of any passengers I may have with me.
My engine threw a rod at approx. 85000 miles (10/2019). Hyundai replaced the short block but since then I continue to have issues with my car. After they replaced the short block and I picked my car up, the car seemed to be running like it is not getting consistent fuel like it is supposed to. I have had it in the shop 4 times because the check engine light has come on. While I am driving, the car seems to lurch at random times and this issue has gotten so bad that this (what I call lurching) makes the cruise control shut off. One time I was using the cruise control to accelerate onto the freeway and the warning bells and whistles went off, the car stalled, then restarted itself with no check engine light on. The most recent time (10/26/20 - 11/10/20), they had my car for 6 weeks, they did not fix it. They put 337 miles on my car while they had it and I experienced the same issues I have been complaining about to them since the beginning, after I drove it 38 miles. They cannot seem to find what is wrong with my car or fix it. 10/2019 threw rod - replaced short block see attached 1/3/2020 replaced hsg belt - did not fix issue see attached date unknown - check engine light went off before they could run codes.unable to find issues - did nothing no paperwork 7/3/2020 - unable to duplicate concerns, provided software updates. 8/20/2020 I called san tan hyundai and told them I continued to have the same issues. I told them I needed a loaner car as I have no other means of transportation. I was advised they did not have one available but would call me when they did. They never called. The check engine light came on again on 10/25 while I was out of town so I took it to them 10/26. I have paid for 2 rental cars now while trying to get this issue resolved. 10/26/20 trans reset recycle cleared codes - did not fix issue see attached
My car broke down on a busy highway during a lunch rush due to an engine rod knocking in the engine. It was a terrifying experience and even sitting still on the side of the road I was scared my car would be hit by any of the 70-80mph cars exiting the ramp behind me. I tried joining the class action suit but for some reason, even though it's the same engine with the same problem, hybrids aren't a part of the suit.
My car stalls, lags and shuts off while driving and has a strong scent of exhaust and uses an awful amount of oil but there are no visible oil leaks. There are no check engine lights on. I have taken it to the muffler shop who states no exhaust leaks are found. My local gateway and mike morgan hyuandi says it throws no codes when put on the diagnostic machine so I cant find out the issue. From research I see this is a common issue with this model cars and I feel this should be looked into because it is a hazard especially when it kills in the midst of traffic
Head lights and tail lights consistently burn out, rear tail lamps caused melting of the assembly on both sides near where the socket goes. Rectified rear lamp issue using lower wattage leds, not a solution for this but a band aid. Car automatic locks have ceased working, fan assembly cut on and off causing failure of radiator. Buttons on steering wheel activate wrong settings often when used. High pressure fuel pump stopped functioning, only low pressure system remains. All problems listed happen intermittently either moving or stationary.
Fuel is leaking from vehicles fuel rail on line going to injectors.unsafe to drive.
I had a recall done on my hyundai sonata 2012 for the fuel pipe. I took it in to the hyundai dealership in richland hills about a year ago, before covid19 I believe because I don't recall wearing a mask. They were extremely rude to me at the hyundai dealership so I left there without knowing if there was a problem or not with my car. Now a few months ago I received another recall for the same issue an they said my fuel pipe needs to be replaced but aren't honoring the recall and are saying I must pay for the fuel pipe myself.
Having purchased the aforementioned VIN last month, the break lights stay on even tho the car is off, thus draining the battery. With a heightened fear of being rear-ended, or worse, for the now we disconnect the battery cable. Also, the car wants to stall when stepping on the gas pedal, the acceleration is delayed, this at any speed. Fearful of the engine catching afire, we appreciate post haste.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the gurley leep subaru (5302 grape rd, mishawaka, in 46545) where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the fuel line was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
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.*dt
This week my vehicle experienced a fuel line crack where the low pressure fuel pump connects to the direct injection fuel pump. The smell of gas was evident within the cabin while both stationary and in motion, and I could see vapor rising from the proximal portion of the hood while sitting in the driver's seat. The gas leak could be visualized upon starting the car. Upon opening the hood, I noted the gas leak around the cracked plastic connection. The fuel line was the original genuine hyundai part. The hyundai dealership replaced it with a superior (non-plastic) fuel line. The lack of quality in the original fuel line is concerning because it placed my family directly at risk to experience a dangerous and possibly fatal fire. It appears that the hyundai dealership was also aware of this problem with the original line which is why they replaced it with a different part. However, there is no current recall campaign for this unsafe scenario.
Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.
Consumer stated every time I fill up my gas tank on my sonata the dash board indicates that I have zero gas available this caused my check engine to come on its is a concern because I believe it can cause and accident on the road or the car can catch on fire this situation happens all the time when the car is in motion and when I start it as well.
I am contacting you regarding the following recalls, part 573 safety recall report 17v‑226 and 15v‑568 after visiting hyundai dealership twice, my car still has knocking noise from the engine, and the last month my car engine caught fire
Vehicle gave a warning that the hybrid system failed and to safely leave the road and stop driving. There was no shoulder and before I could leave the roadway, the vehicle lost all power. Not even enough power for hazard lights.
I had taken the vehicle to the dealership for a clock spring recall. I picked the vehicle up and the check engine light was on. I took the vehicle back to the dealership and they informed by the check engine light was caused by the high pressure fuel pump failure. This seems to be a know problem with this make/model/yr vehicle.
I took it to the shop and they said it may be wheel alignment or ball point when steering. I took it for a 2nd opinion, and the same thing was stated. I called my insurance geico, and they told me ther was a recall.
Was driving on major street with no warning the vehicle died in the middle of a major intersection. We tried to start the vehicle again with no luck. Gas hand showed we had gas in the vehicle, so don't understand why the car stalled and would not start again. Vehicle had to be towed home. Not sure if there has been a recall on the fuel system, however this was a very scary and dangerous situation. Stalled vehicle had traffic back up on very busy overpass intersection. Unknown to what happen nor why it happen
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While the vehicle was being driven, it experienced reduced engine power without warning and a knocking noise was heard. The vehicle was pulled over and the engine seized, rendering the vehicle unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) and 15v568000 (engine); although, it exhibited the same failures listed in the recall campaigns. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,139.
The fuel gauge has stopped working correctly, it jumps all around in mileage. Have no idea how much is in the gas tank. Have to fill after I go 300 or so miles just to be safe. The fuel mileage indicator will go from high 360 to 47 miles left and everywhere in between, the car can be sitting at a stop light or moving, makes no difference
The gas gauge is not displaying correctly. The vehicle shows empty even after I have filled it up with gas. It also fluctuates randomly. This happens in all settings when the vehicle is stationary or moving.
The fuel gauge is not reading correctly and when the car is turned off and back on there is a clicking in the dash.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving 65 MPH, the hybrid assist lost power and the vehicle was coasted to the shoulder. The contact could not restart the engine. Also, the battery warning indicator illuminated days later. The vehicle was towed to bill hood hyundai (401 n morrison blvd, hammond, la 70401, (985) 345-0321) where it was being diagnosed and repaired. The contact planned to have the diagnostic and repair specifics on may 20, 2019. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unknown.
My fuel gauge is no longer reading the fuel level. I fill my tank to full and it tell me that I am empty. Fuel indicator comes on and fuel gauge goes up and down. I have to manually calculate and estimate how much fuel I have left. This is a common issue on sonata's as there are many others reporting and is not a recall yet.
After my engine short block was replaced the car started to have acceleration problems and next is starting to smell like rotten eggs. The smell starts when you start up the car comes through the air vents and after you park the car to stay at smell stays in the car for least 5 hours later. Also the gas gauge and the mileage are not coincide with each other one says one thing and the other says another my gas light comes on at 56 miles left to empty sometimes it comes on that 40 sometimes it comes on at 50
My fuel gauge doesn't register when gas is put into car, god does not accelerate when when needed to.
At any speed the engine will return to idle without moving the gas pedal. It will do the same thing when using cruise. Pushing the gas pedal will re-engage the engine. It acts as if you take your foot off the gas. There are no warning lights and everything acts normal (lights, power steering etc). This started in mid march 2019. It is becoming a daily issue. . My wife is scared to drive it. I took it to my hyundai dealer and they could find nothing wrong. It did not do it for them. They said it showed no codes. I keep very good care of my sonata. It has 180,000. My dealer is noller hyundai topeka ks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the rear tail lights had an internal electrical short and contained rust and corrosion. Also, the sockets melted on both sides of the rear tail lights. The rear passenger side light had to be removed to prevent the middle rear brake light from remaining illuminated. The rear driver's side tail light was operable, but eventually shorted out as well. The contact ordered replacement tail lights three times, but the failure recurred each time. In addition, the contact heard a loud noise concerning the fuel system. When turning the steering wheel in either direction, the contact heard an abnormal noise intermittently. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts and air bags) and 18v934000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline); however, the contact did not receive any notifications. Mcgrath city hyundai (6750 w grand ave, chicago, il 60707, (773) 889-9090) was contacted, but had not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
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 the federal safety agency 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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v934000 (fuel system, gasoline, engine) and parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags).
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