2012 Hyundai Sonata Structure & Body Problems
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata has 44 Structure & Body complaints, 3% of its 1,556 total complaints for the year. Owners report 8 fires, 7 crashes, and 3 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 51,284. NHTSA lists no recalls specifically tied to these complaints.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 44
- 3% of 1,556
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 51,284 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners describe engine-area fires that start with smoke or a burning smell coming from under the hood, sometimes while parked or shortly after starting the car in cold weather.
- Several reports describe sudden unintended acceleration or loss of control, with the car surging forward or backward and striking parked vehicles or fences.
- Some owners report the steering wheel locking up unexpectedly during a turn, leading to a collision.
- Fires are described spreading quickly from the engine compartment, in some cases engulfing the whole vehicle within minutes and forcing occupants to exit through the sunroof or another exit if doors would not open.
- A few complaints mention electrical shorts near the engine wire harness that melted wiring and tubing before igniting nearby debris.
When 2012 Hyundai Sonata body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 22, 2011, latest Mar 6, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Structure & Body complaints by Sonata model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata have?
- NHTSA lists 44 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, which is 3% of the 1,556 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Are there fires linked to this problem area?
- Yes. Owners reported 8 fires and 7 crashes connected to Structure & Body complaints, along with 3 injuries.
- At what mileage do these problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Sonata is 51,284 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Sonata's Structure & Body issues?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this specific complaint area on the 2012 Sonata.
- How does the 2012 Sonata compare to other model years for this issue?
- The 2012 Sonata's Structure & Body complaints make up 3% of its total complaints, matching 2011 and 2013, while the 2010 model year stands out with 50% of its complaints in this same area.