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KMHEC4A47CA••••••2012 Hyundai SONATA
This build is quieter than most: 11 complaints against 18 for the average 2012 Hyundai SONATA build.
11on this build
1458on the model
79builds in total
Most reportedEngine 6Service Brakes 4Electrical System 3Fuel/propulsion System 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJun 2025
On [XXX] while driving approximately 1.5 hours away from home, a warning message appeared on my dashboard stating: “Hybrid System Warning. Stop and Do Not Drive.” I immediately pulled over and contacted my insurance company, who arranged for the vehicle to be towed to the…
Service BrakesSep 2023
2012 hyundai sonta The car brakes out of no where.comes to a stop
EngineMay 2023
Made a left turn on a busy intersection when all of a sudden the knocks from the engine got loud and and an alarm came up stating to pull over and to stop my car. I had it towed to the dealership where they state that it’s a connecting rod issue that has an extended warranty on…
SteeringJan 2023
Daughter was driving her car on interstate, doing 75, in the middle of traffic when the car would jerk and then loose power. The gas petal stopped working and the check engine light would come on. She had to make her way over to the shoulder, without causing an accident. Once…
Unknown Or OtherAug 2022
My "Hyundai system warning safely stop and don't drive". Light went off with my brake light on also, we were driving on the freeway going around 60 mph I was I'm the middle lane causing me to have to hurry and pull over as Car came to complete stop.i went to brake check to see…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHEC4A47CA063094 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.