2012 Hyundai Sonata vs 2012 Toyota Avalon
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,556 | 30 |
| Recall campaigns | 8 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 177 | 292 |
| Investigations | 7 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 51 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 95 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–36 | 22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 82,800 mi | 33,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Avalon |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 567 | 1 |
| Steering | 301 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 234 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 169 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 151 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 141 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 99 | 0 |
| Power Train | 97 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 169 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 143 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 102 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 71 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 65 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 61 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 48 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 20 | 0 |
2012 Hyundai Sonata
2012 Toyota Avalon
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.