2012 Hyundai Sonata Seat Belts Problems
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about seat belts problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 85,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “seat belt” (31% of reports).
- 75seat belts complaints
- 85,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Seat belt: mentioned in 23 of 75 complaints (31%)
- Belts air bags: mentioned in 17 of 75 complaints (23%)
- Able confirm: mentioned in 7 of 75 complaints (9%)
- Proceed safety: mentioned in 5 of 75 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do seat belts problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 75 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Sonata seat belts complaints by model year
| Model year | Seat Belts complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sonata | 1 | 2% | 2,000 |
| 2021 Sonata | 2 | 1% | 26,450 |
| 2020 Sonata | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Sonata | 5 | 3% | 35,250 |
| 2018 Sonata | 8 | 2% | 46,046 |
| 2017 Sonata | 8 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2016 Sonata | 9 | 1% | 31,000 |
| 2015 Sonata | 21 | 2% | 19,500 |
| 2014 Sonata | 25 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2013 Sonata | 62 | 3% | 88,622 |
| 2012 Sonata | 75 | 5% | 85,000 |
| 2011 Sonata | 106 | 3% | 100,500 |
| 2009 Sonata | 8 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2008 Sonata | 19 | 4% | 79,374 |
| 2007 Sonata | 60 | 9% | 83,000 |
| 2006 Sonata | 102 | 10% | 77,000 |
| 2005 Sonata | 3 | 2% | 135,237 |
| 2004 Sonata | 4 | 2% | 65,440 |
| 2003 Sonata | 7 | 4% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Sonata | 5 | 2% | 48,000 |
| 2001 Sonata | 1 | 0% | 66,667 |
| 2000 Sonata | 5 | 2% | — |
| 1999 Sonata | 6 | 5% | — |
| 1997 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1995 Sonata | 1 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module; seat belts:pretensioner; air bags:side/window
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. On February 27, 2018, Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) notified NHTSA that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. On April 18, 2018, Hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 Sonata and 2011-2012 Sonata Hybrid vehicles. In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (ACU) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.
Risk: If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.
Seat belts:pretensioner; seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The passenger side curtain and front airbags popped with no crash or reason, yes Hyundai will be able to inspect upon pick up. My safety risk was fortunately at minimal during times of explosion because I had just parked the vehicle when curtain side air bags went off first then slowly reserving…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driverâs side seat belt unexpectedly detached. Several attempts were needed to secure the seat belt while driving. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driverâs seat…
Painting chipping on front top car... Seatbelt don't fasten all the time...Lights are dim.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Hyundai Sonatas have seat belts problems?
No. NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about seat belts for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata (5% of the 1,558 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata seat belts?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list seat belts. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do seat belts problems start?
The median reported mileage is 85,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about seat belts problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
The most frequent phrase is “seat belt”, in 23 of 75 complaints, followed by “belts air bags” (17).
Other 2012 Hyundai Sonata problems
- Engine problems (567)
- Steering problems (301)
- Electrical System problems (235)
- Air Bags problems (170)
- Service Brakes problems (151)
- Exterior Lighting problems (141)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (99)
- Power Train problems (97)
See all 2012 Hyundai Sonata problems or seat belts problems across all Sonata years.