2012 Hyundai Sonata recalls

8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

18V934000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine recallThe high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned, or improperly torqued during…Engine & powertrainFree replacement151KunitsDec 201818V137000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaAir Bags recallOn February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata…Air bagsFree repair580KunitsFeb 201817V617000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSeat Belts recallThe seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.Seats & beltsFree repair444KunitsOct 201717V152000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaSeat Belts recallIn the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.Seats & beltsFree repair978KunitsMar 201715V759000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaExterior Lighting recallThe brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is…Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement305KunitsNov 201515V568000 · Hyundai Motor AmericaEngine recallIn the affected vehicles, metallic debris may not have been fully removed during manufacturing of the engine crankshaft.Engine & powertrainFree replacement470KunitsSep 201514V434000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyPower Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from the shift lever pin.Engine & powertrainFree repair883KunitsJul 201412V352000 · Hyundai Motor CompanyAir Bags recallThe curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment command due to an error during manufacturing.Air bagsFree replacement30KunitsJul 2012