Our 2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited had some kind of seat belt recall done in 2017. Not sure what as we were not given any documentation. We are having problems engaging the Driver's seat belt that started in the last month of 2022. Hyundai keeps referring us to the local dealer to see if indeed it is part of that recall. The local dealer insists on charging $160.00 inspection fee, if it's covered Hyundai will be charged. A knowledgeable mechanic should be able to sit in the driver's seat and attempt to buckle the belt and know if it is covered, without charging $160.00. Pease help.
2012 Hyundai Sonata seat belts complaints
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Driver's seat belt takes 3 to 5 times for it to engage. A recall was done for the front driver's seat seatbelt. Campaign recall was done in December 2017 at Chapman Hyundai Phoenix.
Driver’s side seat belt frequently unlatches on own while driving vehicle. This places the driver at risk for significant harm should this occur during a collision. This problem has not been inspected or confirmed by the manufacturer or other professionals. The only warning lamp possibly associated with this is the airbag warning lamp.
front Seat belts do not fasten properly and air bag light stays on. I don’t see a pending recall, however did notice certain models recalled. This is a huge safety issue that is very concerning to me. I would appreciate if someone could get in touch with me to discuss further. Thank you. [XXX]; [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Seat belt doesn’t latch properly. It’s been happening for a while now. I have to fidget with the metal clip into the slot several times, and sometimes I just can’t wear it at all because it doesn’t latch.
Driver's seatbelt would not latch. Quoted repair cost (for replacement) at the dealership of $337.58. It would take often more than a dozen attempts to get the latch to engage. The vehicle was stationary at the time.
While driving and turning the steering wheel there is a knocking sound. The driver seat belt does not lock when hitting brakes and is loose. The passenger window on one side does not go down. The airbag signal stays on.
The eps just came on when I crunk my car up yesterday evening. The seatvelt light been on about a week now
My 2012 sonta has two cracks in dashboard. I had my car at dealer for almost a month.when I went to the dealer to pick it I noticed two cracks in dashboard. I questioned the dealer they didn't know what happened. They told me they left my car in the sun.
This started may 1, 2020...rear brake lights constantly stay on when car is turned off, seatbelts airbag light came on 2 days thereafter on dashboard, then ESC indicator light came on 1 day thereafter on dashboard.
The seat belts are not locking into place
My airbag light is on have had no accidents and on the steering wheel it's seems to be open on its own a little bit could I drive my car this way? I was just routinely driving my car the light came on went off came back on and it's still on it's been a week now
The SRS airbag warning light has come on and stays on. I don't know if it's a warning on airbag deployment, seat belt function, both sides of the car or one. The hyundai dealership I bought the car from cannot fit me in to inspect for a couple months and I don't want to drive the car if it's dangerous.
There was a safety recall number 169 on my vehicle affecting the seatbelt pretensioner. I had it checked approximately 2 years ago and the dealership told me it was not defective. My airbag light has been on since that time. Now I took my car to another dealer and they told me my seatbelt pretensioner is faulty. They are charging me nearly $800 to fix it. They are stating since the recall was "cleared" they are unable to re-open it. This is dishonest. They know that the part is defective and are refusing to fix it. Just because it hadn't broken when I had it checked, doesn't mean that they still shouldn't be responsible for the defective product. I am now driving an unsafe vehicle because they are refusing to do the right thing. Please help me resolve this.
Seatbelt does not always catch. Sometimes it takes up to 8 attempts before it clicks into place. At times, when driving, the seatbelt comes undone.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
The vehicle has been at the dealer for more than 60 days and the manufacturer will not proceed with the repair of the safety recalls.
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.
Well I bought the car a few years back. I learned about a few recalls on the car and took the vehicle in. They fixed one issue, while they said the engine was fine. 2 years pass and I was driving on the freeway. Note there where no signs of the engine having trouble. Just passed smog. Had the oil changed, the air filters and intake filters changed. The car makes this noise like a rattle noise. I turn off my music and was listening to the noise. The car seemed like it was losing power while I was driving and accelerating was declining . All of a sudden che k engine light comes on. Not even a moment later the engine turns off. I was scared. On the freeway and my steering locked up couldn't use the brake and wheel was useless. I was able to get the car restarted for a moment to get to the side of the freeway and down to a safe area but then the car stopped again and wouldn't restart. Has it towed home. Not only was this highly unsafe, it put my life my kids life and other drivers at risk in getting into a severe accident. I was lucky. But the experience was something else. Also the seat belts dont always lock in after the first try. U have to buckle 3 times before it stays
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving, the driver's seat belt suddenly unlocked. On several occasions, the driver was unable to lock the seat belt. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact crashed into a deer. The air bags did not deploy. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belt, air bags). A police report was filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local collision center for diagnostic testing. It was not yet determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,444.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. While driving at any speed, the seat belt unbuckled without warning. The vehicle was taken to empire hyundai inc (508‑673‑7646, located at 428 pleasant st, fall river, ma 02721) and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts and air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Family hyundai (8101 w 159th st, tinley park, il 60477, (708) 444-7100) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the driver's seat belt buckle failed to secure when attempting to place the seat belt into the buckle to lock in place. The contact had to make multiple attempts to get the buckle to finally secure. The contact was notified by a credit monitoring application that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v137000 (seat belts and air bags), 17v152000 (seat belts), and 15v568000 (engine). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. West broad hyundai (located at 8903 w broad st, richmond, va 23294, (804) 755-7777) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai sonata. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v137000 (seat belts, air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to pearson hyundai (located at 9530 midlothian turnpike, richmond, va 23235, (804) 276-0300), but the part was not available for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,300. Parts distribution disconnect.
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