2012 Hyundai Sonata Brake Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are brake problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
158 owners have reported brake problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 10% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 40,000–104,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
158 complaints 10% of all 2012 complaints 71,000 miles typical
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (81 of 158). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Brakes complaints by the year the problem happened.
Brakes complaints by Sonata year
Related recalls
No recall covers brake problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. See all 8 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Hyundai Sonata problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Hyundai Sonata brake problems?
Complaints most often name the brakes.
At what mileage do 2012 Hyundai Sonata brake problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 40,000–104,000 miles. The middle value is about 71,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Hyundai Sonata brake problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Sonata year has the most brake complaints?
The 2011 Sonata, with 174 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.