NHTSA Complaint #11715039 — 2012 HYUNDAI SONATA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11715039
Vehicle	2012 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	February 1, 2025
Date Filed	February 2, 2026
Mileage	130,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the check brake and "Hybrid System Warning Safely Stop - Do Not Drive" messages were displayed on the instrument panel, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and the contact replaced the hydraulic pressure units and hydraulic unit assemblies (HECU/ABS modules). The contact stated that after the repairs, the failure returned approximately 30,000 miles later. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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