2012 Hyundai Sonata Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,559 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 1% of the 1,559 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I'm concerned about this recall due to the fact that I can tell the difference in my car and I'm just trying to be safer while driving so if I can get any information about this that would be great”
NHTSA complaint #11394576, filed 2021-02, 61,000 miles“In October of 2023, I was driving my 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to the laundry mat about a quarter of a mile from my home. I stopped at a stop light and all of a sudden, a warning sound burst from my dasher board. The message stated, Hybrid Warning-DO NOT DRIVE: CHECK BRAKES . The brakes completely stopped working, the pedal was to the floor and the accelerator was stalling. After managing to get the vehicle back to my home, naturally I went to the Dealership (Langdale Hyundai of Valdosta) and informed them of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11632938, filed 2024-12“I went to start my car up 10 days ago and it began to alarm with a message to check the brake system. My car was stuck and wouldn't drive. This also happened in July 2022 while I was on the highway. I could no longer accelerate and the gas pedal no longer gave power. I had to put on my hazard lights and coast to the far right lane. I took it to the Hyundai dealership near by and they said it wasn't safe to drive. I left it there and was told that Hyundai would replace the part in good faith at no charge but charged me $700 for labor. This is becoming a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11552755, filed 2023-10“What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Hybrid Warning System: Safely Stop and Do Not Drive. Yes it is available for inspection. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? I lost complete control of braking when the alarm went off, the brake pedal went to the floor, made a grinding sound, was driving at a slow speed and able to pull over and stop the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11568067, filed 2024-01“The vehicle slows down on its own and will not allow me to rev up even when pressing the gas pedal down. Also the light for traction control turns on and the brake lights stay on all day and all night whether the car is on or off.”
NHTSA complaint #11398861, filed 2021-03Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 17% |
| 2023 | 9 | 10% |
| 2022 | 9 | 9% |
| 2021 | 9 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 7% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 1% |
| 2015 | 13 | 1% |
| 2014 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
568 complaintsSteering
301 complaintsElectrical system
235 complaintsAir bags
170 complaintsBrakes
158 complaintsExterior lighting
141 complaintsOther or unknown
125 complaintsFuel system
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsVehicle speed control
84 complaintsSeat belts
75 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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