2012 Hyundai Sonata fuel system, gasoline problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V934000 (Engine, Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled. There was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. While driving at an…”
filed Oct 1, 2025
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. The…”
filed Sep 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- High pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged…Campaign 18V934000 · Dec 28, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Sonata years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Sonata | 6 | 7% |
| 2022 Sonata | 5 | 5% |
| 2021 Sonata | 11 | 9% |
| 2020 Sonata | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 Sonata | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Sonata | 9 | 1% |
| 2014 Sonata | 38 | 5% |
| 2013 Sonata | 73 | 4% |
| 2011 Sonata | 27 | 1% |
| 2010 Sonata | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 Sonata | 9 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.