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2012 Hyundai Sonata wheels problems

27 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints
27
of this car's complaints
2%
typical mileage
60,000
crashes
3
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Hyundai Sonata wheels problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Hyundai Sonata owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 31, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · NV

Approx one year post engine replacement, and 2 weeks prior turbo system replacement, I am having major issues with my sonatait struggles to stay started, it always hesitates and doesn't want to move when I press accelerator, shakes jolts and shudders, the smell of burning oil comes thru the vents and even smoke comes out from under the vehicle. The engine is leaking masses amounts of oil that seem to be leaking from all over the under carriage and half way to the back underneath the car, oil is in the wheel wells, and even splashed on the rims, the spark plugs are covered in oil, huge plums of white and dark smoke come out of the tailpipes, literally blinding anyone behind me, press the accelerator to the floor and it just shudders and smokes even more, check engine light is on and states malfunctioning turbo system, boost pressure sensor malfunction, sluggish will not gain speed, oil within the turbo blow by hose and in intake hose area, now I have coolant pouring out and the reservoir the coolant will be literally boiling. This is not good at all especially after a year post engine replacement and turbo replacement. When the car is started I push start and car struggles to start the starter keeps screeching and car shudders for a good 45 seconds before it either dies out or finally starts. This vehicle should be a lemon and bought back regardless of age condition etc. A vehicle after engine replacement of only one year should not be pouring oil out of the engine, failed head gaskets,misfiring and leaking coolant. I keep receiving recall notice after recall notice in the mail stating I have recalls that need to be addressed but when checking using my vin it says there are no recalls needing fixing, that makes me uneasy and I don't feel safe driving the vehicle I lost faith in it all together

Filed Nov 30, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

The ABS (Antilock Brake System) or BMS ( Brake Module System) warning light illumination came on flashing “DO NOT DRIVE “ and the brakes sieze-up making it impossible to drive. Key Hyundai in Jacksonville previously charged me $2600 to replace the BMS and within warranty. A few months later the same company charged me another $342.56 to diagnose the same issue. I had to rent a car for $700 while in the service repair department. Key Hyundai was unable to fix my 2012 Sonata hybrid except offering me a replacement hybrid battery and control system for $12,900. I declined. I believe that the campaign 251 involves this problem. I had to get the car towed to another mechanic that is currently working on the vehicle.

Filed Sep 3, 2020 · Wheels · 96,600 miles · NJ

When I drive above 60 MPH on the highway the car starts shaking. I've had it in for service a couple times with no avail. I need help with this problem. I do not feel safe driving under these conditions. I purchased new tires recently but it still shakes.

Filed Aug 10, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 79,000 miles · PA

My hyundai sonata 2012 recently experienced engine seizure on a 5 lane highway in nj garden state parkway at 70 MPH without any warning what so ever.car was checked for this recall year ago and supposedly software was installed to notify if engine was to fail. There was no warning! Dealer confirmed the engine died and is covered under the recall. I also had mentioned concern about the noise under the car. They replaced the engine & serpentine belt and told me to come back in 3 days as it was too early to do the inspection. When I got the car back the noise was still under the car, the tire light came on, back door lock stopped working and AC stopped working I called back and they told me $1500 worth of work to pass inspection. 3 days earlier they said the car was good to pass. Including continental tires that hyundais horrible suspension ruined at 16k miles(tire warranty 70k miles) and both sway bars and sway bar link. Which means I could have rolled the car at any curve.axles were changed twice on this car as they told me " manufactory faulty" axles they put on and other suspension parts. Tires were rotated and aligned by them! If that's not good enough person working on my car damaged both of my front doors when letting the car off the lift.then the dealer tried to cover up the damage and sign me the car back! Car has some serious electrical issues with interior/exterior. Lights melting, bulbs burning and now the car doors locks. Better yet new recall says if you had your engine replaced you are in a danger of the fire.how am I supposed to trust this "certified dealer" ? + the other 8 recalls and class actions about this car- hyundai needs to be forced to buy back these all of these cars. Not only is that not safe for me its also not safe for other drivers! I've also been without my car for about a month at this point.

Filed Jul 29, 2020 · Electrical, Lights · 135,000 miles · AL

Multiple parts have been replaced on my front end from what mechanics thought were the problem but my wheel still sticks/pull to the left while driving even after multiple front end work and alignments. Also, I've replaced head lights, tail lights, breaks and reverse lights numerous times because something keeps blowing them. When I press the volume button on the steering it changes the screen on the radio. I'm assuming it's something with wiring malfunctioning. The cruise control on the wheel doesn't always work as well

Filed May 18, 2020 · Body, Steering · 150,000 miles · CA · crash

While making a right turn on a residential street, the steering wheel locked causing me to hit the only parked car that was 20 ft from the corner.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Wheels · 125,124 miles · AL

In june 2019 I purchased 4 brand new tires ( general altimax brand) from bentley hyundai. Since the purchase I had to replace one new tire in august 2019 due to frequent low air pressure. Now I'm in dec 2019 and frequent low air pressure continues to happen. The general altimax tire brand is dangerous and has poor quality. After having my vehicle tires serviced there was no nails in the tire but was informed general altimax tires are substandard quality and may cause safety concerns. As a driver I do not want to be on the road and the air just deflates causing an accident or death. My vehicle is parked at work 8 plus hours 5-6 days a week or driving city streets to run errands or at church. For the past 3 days my vehicles has been parked and today I start my vehicle and the low pressure light comes on again. I just had my tires check on 11/26/19. I should not be having these many low pressure tire issues. I am requesting a reimbursement.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Engine, Wheels · 141,000 miles · AL

Took my car in for an oil change a month ago.soon as I leave oil lube,not even halfway home my car started hesitating and cutting off.by the time I made it home not even 10 mins away my car started knocking.I purchased this car 4 months ago and can't drive it I was in the city limits of huntsville alabama

Filed Oct 4, 2019 · Airbags, Steering · OH

When driving there is a clicking noise coming from the steering wheel and shaking of the car and when running over man holes

Filed Aug 9, 2019 · Fuel system, Steering · 113,520 miles · PA

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.

Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata wheels

Does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata have wheels problems?

Owners have filed 27 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Hyundai Sonata wheels problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata wheels?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Hyundai Sonata have bad wheels?

The Hyundai Sonata model years with the most wheels complaints are 2011 (33 complaints), 2012 (27 complaints) and 2015 (15 complaints).

Other 2012 Hyundai Sonata problems

Engine 578Steering 301Electrical 235Airbags 170Brakes 158Lights 141Fuel system 117Transmission 97Acceleration 84Seat belts 75Driver assistance 49Body 39Suspension 36Visibility 22Tires 12Seats 5Locks 1

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