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Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

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DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE


Posted on: 2017-03-09
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin april 7, 2017.  Owner's may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE


Posted on: 2017-03-09
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles.  In the affected vehicles, the seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat belts detach from the anchor pretensioners, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners and dealers will inspect the connection between the seat belt linkages and the seat belt anchor pretensioners, repairing them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin april 7, 2017.  Owner's may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for the recall is 160.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS


Posted on: 2018-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  On february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles.  On april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.  

Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  The recall began on april 20, 2018.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW


Posted on: 2018-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  On february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles.  On april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.  

Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  The recall began on april 20, 2018.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2018-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  On february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles.  On april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.  

Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  The recall began on april 20, 2018.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - AIR BAGS: AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE


Posted on: 2018-03-01
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  On february 27, 2018, hyundai motor company (hyundai) notified nhtsa that they were recalling 154,753 model year 2011 sonata vehicles.  On april 18, 2018, hyundai expanded the recall to include an additional 425,305 model year 2012-2013 sonata and 2011-2012 sonata hybrid vehicles.  In the event of a crash, the air bag control unit (acu) may short circuit, preventing the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags from deploying.  

Consequence
If the frontal air bags, seat belt pretensioners, and side air bags are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle crash that necessitates deployment of these safety systems.

Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development.  The recall began on april 20, 2018.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 174.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE


Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152.  The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.  The recall began november 6, 2017.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152.  The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.  The recall began november 6, 2017.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #9 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE


Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152.  The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.  The recall began november 6, 2017.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #10 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152.  The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.  The recall began november 6, 2017.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #11 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE


Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152.  The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.  The recall began november 6, 2017.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #12 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER


Posted on: 2017-10-05
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 sonata and 2011-2015 sonata hybrid vehicles previously repaired under recall campaign 17v-152.  The seat belt linkages for both front seat belts may detach from the seat belt anchor pretensioners.

Consequence
If the seat belt linkage detaches from the seat belt anchorage, it can not properly restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will again verify the connection between the seat belt linkage and the pretensioner and additionally install a warning label to prevent future seat belt linkage detachment, free of charge.  The recall began november 6, 2017.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 169.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #13 - ENGINE


Posted on: 2020-12-02
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 veloster, 2012 santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata hybrid, and 2016 sonata hybrid vehicles.  The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Consequence
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine.  If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced.  Dealers will also install a software update containing a new knock sensor detection system (ksds).  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 31, 2021.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #14 - ENGINE


Posted on: 2020-12-02
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 veloster, 2012 santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata hybrid, and 2016 sonata hybrid vehicles.  The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Consequence
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine.  If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced.  Dealers will also install a software update containing a new knock sensor detection system (ksds).  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 31, 2021.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #15 - ENGINE


Posted on: 2020-12-02
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 veloster, 2012 santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata hybrid, and 2016 sonata hybrid vehicles.  The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Consequence
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine.  If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced.  Dealers will also install a software update containing a new knock sensor detection system (ksds).  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 31, 2021.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #16 - ENGINE


Posted on: 2020-12-02
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 veloster, 2012 santa fe, 2011-2013 sonata hybrid, and 2016 sonata hybrid vehicles.  The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which over time can result in engine damage.

Consequence
A damaged engine can increase the risk of a fire or it can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine.  If bearing damage is found, the engine will be replaced.  Dealers will also install a software update containing a new knock sensor detection system (ksds).  Repairs will be performed free of charge.  The recall began march 31, 2021.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 198.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #17 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL


Posted on: 2020-07-06
Description
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 hyundai elantra and sonata hybrid, 2012 accent and veloster vehicles.  The 12v accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the tire mobility kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

Consequence
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

Corrective Action
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire mobility kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge.  The recall began september 28, 2020.  Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.  Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.