2012 Hyundai Sonata Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata?
234 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2012 Hyundai Sonata, 15% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 53,000–120,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
234 complaints 15% of all 2012 complaints 81,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (124 of 234). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by Sonata year
Related recalls
No recall covers electrical 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 electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the wiring, speedometer / odometer and connectors / plugs / receptacles.
At what mileage do 2012 Hyundai Sonata electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 53,000–120,000 miles. The middle value is about 81,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Hyundai Sonata electrical 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 electrical complaints?
The 2011 Sonata, with 443 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.