How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata have?

NHTSA lists 67 complaints in this area for the 2012 Sonata, which is 4% of the 1,556 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Sonata.

At what mileage do suspension problems show up on the 2012 Sonata?

The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 25,000 miles.

What steering problems do 2012 Sonata owners report most?

Owners commonly report the steering pulling to the right or drifting at highway speed, along with the wheel moving abnormally side to side, sometimes despite repeated dealer alignments.

Did any suspension-related complaints involve crashes?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury linked to this complaint area for the 2012 Sonata.

2012 Hyundai Sonata Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

Owners filed 67 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 4% of its 1,556 total complaints. Common patterns include steering pull or drift, poor traction on light snow, and vibration, with a median failure mileage of 25,000. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this area.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 67; 4% of 1,556
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 25,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering pulling or drifting to the right at highway speed, even after dealer alignments.
Owners describe the steering wheel moving left to right abnormally, making the car hard to control and causing it to swerve out of its lane.
Owners report the 18-inch tires losing traction on light snow or a dusting of snow, causing sliding at low speeds.
Owners describe constant vibration through the vehicle severe enough to cause nausea and headaches in occupants.
Owners report the vehicle drifting while driving without a specific cause identified.

When 2012 Hyundai Sonata suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 19, 2011, latest Mar 31, 2024.

67 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q3 to 2024 Q1; peak 2014 Q4 (5).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Sonata model year

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

200528 (17%)
200693 (9%)
200727 (4%)
200817 (4%)
200936 (8%)
201014 (4%)
2011191 (6%)
201267 (4%)
201365 (3%)
201413 (2%)
201533 (3%)
20168 (1%)
201710 (1%)
20189 (2%)
20192 (1%)
20202 (1%)
20211 (1%)
20225 (5%)
20231 (1%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Sonata have?: NHTSA lists 67 complaints in this area for the 2012 Sonata, which is 4% of the 1,556 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or tire issues on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Sonata.
At what mileage do suspension problems show up on the 2012 Sonata?: The median mileage at failure for this complaint area is 25,000 miles.
What steering problems do 2012 Sonata owners report most?: Owners commonly report the steering pulling to the right or drifting at highway speed, along with the wheel moving abnormally side to side, sometimes despite repeated dealer alignments.
Did any suspension-related complaints involve crashes?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury linked to this complaint area for the 2012 Sonata.