Vehicle Report

2012 Hyundai Sonata

GLS 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 6M)

VIN 5NPEB4AC8CH499248
Sedan Front Wheel Drive Manual Asia/South Korea
2012 Hyundai Sonata front view
2012
Year
Hyundai
Make
Sonata
Model
$19,795
MSRP

Safety Recalls

8 open campaigns
18V934000 2018-12-28
ENGINE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Sonata and 2013-2014 Santa Fe Sport vehicles previously repaired under recall numbers 15V-568 and 17V-226. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the...

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pipe, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact Hyundai customer s...

18V137000 2018-02-27
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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 y...

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install an external wire filter kit, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service a...

17V617000 2017-10-04
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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 f...

Fix: 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 futu...

17V152000 2017-03-08
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

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...

Fix: 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 charg...

15V759000 2015-11-16
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is releas...

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hy...

15V568000 2015-09-10
ENGINE

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, to April 12, 2012 at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and equipped with either a 2.0 liter or 2...

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the engine assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America will increase...

14V434000 2014-07-18
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Sonata vehicles manufactured December 11, 2009, through May 29, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach from from...

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, repair the connection between the shift cable and shift lever, free of charge. The recall began in Septembe...

12V352000 2012-07-24
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonata passenger cars, manufactured from January 24, 2012, through June 21, 2012. The curtain side airbags on these vehicles may inflate without deployment comma...

Fix: Hyundai dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the curtain side airbags free of charge. This recall began on August 31, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633...

Source: NHTSA, matched by year/make/model — recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer, who can also confirm remedy status for this exact VIN.

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine
2.4L I4
Type
Gas
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission
Manual
Valves
16 (Double overhead cam (DOHC))

Performance & Economy

Horsepower
198 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque
184 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm
0–60 mph
5.31 s
City / Highway
24 / 35 mpg
Combined
28 mpg
Fuel tank
18.5 gal
Range (combined)
444 mi

Dimensions & Weight

Length
189 in
Width
72 in
Height
57 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Curb weight
3,161 lbs
Gross weight
0 lbs
Seats
5
Doors
4

Factory Equipment

Safety
2 front headrests 3 rear headrests Child seat anchors Daytime running lights Dual front side-mounted airbags Electronic brakeforce distribution Front and rear head airbags Front seatbelt pretensioners Remote anti-theft alarm system Stability control Tire pressure monitoring Traction control 4-wheel ABS Emergency braking assist Emergency interior trunk release Front and rear ventilated disc brakes Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system Rear center 3-point belt Rear door child safety locks Rear height adjustable headrests
Convenience
1 one-touch power windows Remote keyless power door locks Heated mirrors Power mirrors
2012 Hyundai Sonata rear view
Rear three-quarter view

Factory Exterior Colors

Iridescent Silver Blue Pearl
Midnight Black
Radiant Silver
Indigo Night
Pacific Blue Pearl
Shimmering White
Sparkling Ruby
Harbor Grey Metallic

Factory Warranty

basic 5 yr./ 60000 mi.
drivetrain 10 yr./ 100000 mi.
roadside 5 yr./ unlimited mi.
rust 7 yr./ unlimited mi.

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