2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Review

Seats 5
Miles per Gallon 35 City / 40 HWY
Crash Testing true
# Trims 1 Trims

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 189.80 in length and 57.70 in height. Made in South Korea, 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 1 trim priced by the manufacturer at 0 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. It’s seating 5 people with doors and a rank size of 17.20 gallon. The engine is 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID and uses 35 of gasoline in the city and 35 on highways.

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2012 Trims

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan

Engine: 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 35 City / 40 HWY

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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front
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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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Not Rated
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Not Rated
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V393000 started on /Date(1593662400000-0400)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

Consequence: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

Recall 20V746000 started on /Date(1606798800000-0500)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Veloster, 2012 Santa Fe, 2011-2013 Sonata Hybrid, and 2016 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Consequence: A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine. If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced. Dealers will also install a software update containing a new Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS). Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk on January 25, 2021. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Recall 17V152000 started on /Date(1488949200000-0500)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 7, 2017. Owner's may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.

Recall 17V617000 started on /Date(1507089600000-0400)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2011-2015 Sonata Hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17V-152. The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence: If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Recall 18V137000 started on /Date(1519707600000-0500)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.

Consequence: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

FAQ

The 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

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There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid can go 602 miles in the city and 688 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has a 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID engine and It gets 35/40 mpg city/highway.

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35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Azera

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Elantra

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Elantra Touring

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Equus

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Genesis

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Santa Fe

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Sonata

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Tucson

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Veloster

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

Hyundai Veracruz

35 City / 40 HWY
1 Trims
5
true
2.4L L4 DOHC 16V HYBRID

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