Hyundai Motor America: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Hyundai Motor America in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 7, 2012

(Campaign #: 107)

Parking Brake Components may Bind

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from July 2, 2011, through February 27, 2012 and equipped with manual transmissions. Moisture and road grime may cause the parking brake components to bind.

NHTSA ID: 12V567000

Component: PARKING BRAKE

# of Units Affected: 4,490

Consequence Summary:

If the parking brake components bind, the parking brake may not operate properly, and the parking brake may drag while driving or may not fully engage when the vehicle is parked. If the parking brake is not fully engaged when parked, a manual transmission may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 7, 2012

(Campaign #: 108)

Sunroof may Shatter due to Installation Error

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2012 Veloster vehicles manufactured from November 1, 2011, through April 17, 2012 and equipped with panoramic sunroofs. The panoramic sunroof assembly may been weakened during installation at the factory.

NHTSA ID: 12V568000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 13,500

Consequence Summary:

If the assembly was weakend at the factory, the panoramic glass panel may break while the vehicle is in motion leading to personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sunroof's integrity and replace the sunroof glass assembly, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began January 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 25, 2012

(Campaign #: 105)

Occupant Classification Systems

Hyundai is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured from April 19, 2006, through July 7, 2008. The occupant classification system (OCS) may need recalibration to accurately detect small statured adults.

NHTSA ID: 12V354000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 199,118

Consequence Summary:

Improper classification or detection may cause the front passenger airbag not to deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger.

Corrective Action:

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the classification software free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2012. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 24, 2012

(Campaign #: 106)

Curtain Airbag Uncommanded Deployment

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 command due to an error during manufacturing.

NHTSA ID: 12V352000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 29,767

Consequence Summary:

The curtain airbag may inflate without deployment command and increase the risk of injury to occupants of the vehicle. Additionally, an unexpected deployment would be a significant driver distraction and would limit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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 1-800-633-5151.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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