How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?

NHTSA lists 74 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Sonata, which is 5% of the 1,556 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a seat belt recall for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?

Yes. NHTSA recall 17V152000 covers front seat belt linkages that may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioner, and recall 17V617000 was issued later to re-verify that same connection after the first repair.

At what mileage do seat belt problems usually show up on the 2012 Sonata?

The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2012 Sonata is 85,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.

Did the seat belt issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2012 Sonata.

How does the 2012 Sonata compare to other years for seat belt complaints?

The 2012 Sonata's 74 seat belt complaints and 5% share are higher than most other model years, with 2011 at 106 complaints (3% share) and later years like 2016-2021 dropping to single digits.

2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belts Problems

NHTSA lists 74 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 85,000 miles. Two related recalls (17V617000 and 17V152000) cover front seat belt linkage detachment from the anchor pretensioner.

Seat Belts complaints: 74; 5% of 1,556
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 85,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical seat belt symptoms owners report

Front seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchor pretensioner, matching the issue covered by two NHTSA recalls.
Driver-side seat belt buckle fails to latch on the first several attempts, sometimes popping back out while the vehicle is in motion.
Rear seat belt webbing frays near the top exit point by the retraction assembly, reported on a nearly new vehicle.
Front passenger seat belt sensor light and airbag sensor light flash intermittently even when the passenger seat is unoccupied.
Front passenger seat belt failed to buckle at all, with no repair performed.

When 2012 Hyundai Sonata seat belt complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2012, latest Apr 14, 2026.

74 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2018 (9).

Seat Belts recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

NHTSA 17V617000Oct 4, 2017Seat Belts443,545 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
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.
Risk: 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.
NHTSA 17V152000Mar 8, 2017Seat Belts977,778 vehicles
Seat belts:front:anchorage
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.
Risk: 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.

Seat Belts complaints by Sonata model year

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

20053 (2%)
2006102 (10%)
200760 (9%)
200819 (4%)
20098 (2%)
20100 (0%)
2011106 (3%)
201274 (5%)
201361 (3%)
201425 (3%)
201521 (2%)
20169 (1%)
20178 (1%)
20188 (2%)
20195 (3%)
20201 (1%)
20212 (2%)
20220 (0%)
20230 (0%)
20241 (2%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many seat belt complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?: NHTSA lists 74 seat belt complaints for the 2012 Sonata, which is 5% of the 1,556 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a seat belt recall for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?: Yes. NHTSA recall 17V152000 covers front seat belt linkages that may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioner, and recall 17V617000 was issued later to re-verify that same connection after the first repair.
At what mileage do seat belt problems usually show up on the 2012 Sonata?: The median mileage at failure for seat belt complaints on the 2012 Sonata is 85,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
Did the seat belt issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury reported for the 2012 Sonata.
How does the 2012 Sonata compare to other years for seat belt complaints?: The 2012 Sonata's 74 seat belt complaints and 5% share are higher than most other model years, with 2011 at 106 complaints (3% share) and later years like 2016-2021 dropping to single digits.