2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 72 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 66 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 7 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 66 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
We were traveling down highway 125 when my 2012 hyundai sonata hybrid caught on fire. It completely burned to the ground. We had about 5 seconds to jump out of car. All 4 occupants got out of car thank you god.
Driving along the highway when I heard a knocking sound coming from the engine while returning home the sound got louder, then I lost control of the vehicle. I regain some control and pulled over on the side of the road. I realized that all the oil leaked out and there were some metal parts on the road. Took it to the dealer when they told me a rod fell through the engine.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints
- Brakes 25 complaints
- Electrical system 23 complaints