2012 Hyundai Sonata
Owners have filed 2,283 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. Next are steering (13%) and electrical system (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 2,283 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 25% of complaints
- Recalls
- 8
- Fuel economy
- 26 to 27 MPG combined
- Safety rating
- 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA
Problems owners report
Owners have filed 2,283 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 25% of complaints. Next are steering (13%) and electrical system (10%).
Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
Recalls
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata is affected by 8 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
Fuel economy
The EPA lists 3 versions of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. Combined fuel economy ranges from 26 to 27 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 24 city / 34 highway.
Safety rating
In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2012 Hyundai Sonata earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.