How many transmission & powertrain complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?

NHTSA lists 30 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2012 Sonata Hybrid, which is 19% of the 154 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 80,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Sonata Hybrid transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2012 Sonata Hybrid.

How does the 2012 Sonata Hybrid compare to other years for this problem?

The 2012 model year has the highest complaint count in this area among the years listed, with 30 complaints and a 19% share, compared to 10 complaints and a 10% share for 2011 and 14 complaints and a 13% share for 2013.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 30 transmission & powertrain complaints, though 1 fire was reported.

2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 30 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 19% of all 154 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 80,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 30; 19% of 154
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 80,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle hesitates or fails to switch from hybrid to gas engine, causing the engine to rev without engaging a gear.
Car struggles to pick up speed between 10 and 40 mph, sometimes jerking or making a high-pitched sound during acceleration.
Transmission will not shift between park, drive, and reverse, occasionally accompanied by a charging system warning light.
Hybrid system failure warning appears while driving, telling the driver to stop the car immediately; some owners report the transmission was replaced afterward.
Vehicle jerks or fails to register the correct gear when shifted into reverse.
Transmission fails outright at highway speed, with owners describing trouble shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear.

When 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 13, 2012, latest Jul 24, 2026.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2012 to Jul 2026; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Sonata Hybrid model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201110 (10%)
201230 (19%)
201314 (13%)
20141 (4%)
20157 (13%)
201614 (11%)
201710 (13%)
20181 (11%)
20191 (25%)
20200 (0%)
20214 (7%)
20222 (11%)
20233 (20%)
20241 (11%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission & powertrain complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid have?: NHTSA lists 30 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2012 Sonata Hybrid, which is 19% of the 154 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 80,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Sonata Hybrid transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2012 Sonata Hybrid.
How does the 2012 Sonata Hybrid compare to other years for this problem?: The 2012 model year has the highest complaint count in this area among the years listed, with 30 complaints and a 19% share, compared to 10 complaints and a 10% share for 2011 and 14 complaints and a 13% share for 2013.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries tied to the 30 transmission & powertrain complaints, though 1 fire was reported.