In-car Electronics
CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.
What Owners Say
"Failure to work -sporadic. Repaired and failed second time. Replaced"
Anonymous, BC (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Backup camera screen sometimes has static and you can't use it to back up"
Anonymous, LA (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Occasionally, when in reverse the camera will will not activate"
Arthur K., SC (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"the backup camera had to be changed it simply did not work anymore"
Gabriel C., ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Back up camera had no issues until winter of 2016. The screen that displays backing up went blue for about 3 weeks (each time car is put in reverse). It started to work fine again for a couple weeks then started to have blue screen return. Back up camera currently works 75% of the time. Will need to have it looked at/replaced in near future"
Ryan B., ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Poor light shielding on Navigation display makes it difficult to see in strong sun light"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Not able to turn up display screen on radio without turning up the whole dash"
Gary B., IN (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Screen had to be replaced, a week to order and long wait to get it installed"
Harold M., FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Software problem. Screen freezes and shows programs that failed. Radio was replaced once and even happens with the replacement radio"
Roy C., NY (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Display just freezes occasionally"
Kent K., WI (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Screen freezes up and you need to pull the fuse to do a hard reset. A new radio is extremely expensive and an after market will not look good"
Anonymous, NC (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"won't change to from radio to nav or nav to phone, etc"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Freezes up"
Anonymous, AZ (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"the touch screen was unresponsive or laggy"
Anonymous, MO (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"My radio system sometimes won't go on when I start the car. If I turn the car off for a few minutes and then restart, it resets the radio system and works fine. This has worked every time it's happened. Approximately 5 times over the past three years."
Anonymous, DE (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Odometer reading is visible only sporadically. Unit was replaced once under warranty which is now expired."
Anonymous, (2012 Hyundai Sonata Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Display screen went blank and audio system did not function. Service re-programed and it worked fine. Happened a second time and service simply reset the audio system. Worked fine"
Anonymous, CO (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The system frequently reboots when starting the car. Occasionally the controls lock up so you can't control the unit. I occasionally pull the fuse to reboot it then it is good for a few months"
Kent K., WI (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"When shifting from reverse to drive, sometimes I get a black screen. Dealer was unable to duplicate or find the oroblem"
Anonymous, DC (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I have a back up camera. For about a year it worked inconsistently. Finally it stopped working at all. After several months of it not working, I brought it to the dealership and had back-up camera replaced."
Ryan B., ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"When using the back up camera, sometimes it is just a blue screen."
Elaine S., ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Intermittently would shut off for varying periods from moments to weeks then turn on again for moments to weeks then off again"
Anonymous, IN (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"When my radio goes out, the view screen is blank too"
Odetta S., MO (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"the screen often would never come on. when (if) it eventually did, the touch feature would severely lag or be non responsive. they had to replace the entire system"
Anonymous, MO (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Sometimes when the radio/media display screen goes blank, it will fix itself if you turn the car off and back off again. Sometimes I have to take it to the dealer and have the maintenance team manually reset it because I can't access the reset button myself"
Anonymous, OR (2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Dealer replaced the unit for blue tooth and I am still having problems, but it is sporadic and hard to show the dealer"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"USB plug won't work at all in car now"
Anonymous, AB (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Sometimes the Bluetooth works properly, usually it doesn't. My iPhone needs to be connected by the lightning cable to play music or podcasts; although, not for phone calls. The controls on the steering wheel work erratically. Sometimes the voice controls work, other times I have to dial manually, with the call coming over the car speakers. I never know what will or won't work."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"It simply is unUSble. It is complicated to use and gives wrong directions"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS)"Blue Link does not work will locally it is a waste of money. On Board GPS uses old maps 2006 for my 2012 vehicle. It would cost me $120 to update them each time. I may as well buy a Garmin for the same price with unlimited free updates. I would n"
Roy C., NY (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Hard to pair phones to system. Navigation never worked properly from first day purchased. Dealer looked at it several times and could not fix. When comp time was up dealer wanted me to pay for service so they could continue to troubleshoot. Needl"
Bruce V., TX (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"It rarely recognizes my voice. It is not updated as should be. I request street addresses and it will not give me directions uniless I just give the street name sometimes. Also, this month, entire system incl. radio, CD player and BlueLink failed b/c"
Anonymous, SC (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"has stopped navigating over any highways or tollways"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Screen was lock up and Batterty Replaced"
E P., IN (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"In the five years that I have owned this car, the dealer was never able to update the GPS system. They blame it on Hyundai. This is why I did not by a Hyundai again when I bought another car in 2016. My Hyundai is driving with a 2012 map"
Anita M., NY (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"There has been a constant issue with iPhones not pairing or dropping connections. Voice commands have stopped working altogether. Control switches on steering wheel frequently activate a different function. This is all connected to the Electrical system. These create a dangerous situation."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"It seems to have a mind of its own. SometimeS can call in but not out; sometimes just the opposite. Pairing frequently drops. Instruction manual is unclear. Dealer help is ineffective."
Anonymous, (2012 Hyundai Sonata Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"SYSTEM REFUSED TO WORK, DEALER HAD TO COMPLETELY REPLACE MODULES FOR SYSTEM"
Norm F., FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Can receive calls but cannot make calls"
Edward D., GA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"only in first year. Repaired and no trouble since"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"does not always pair when I get in the car"
John S., MN (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"The phone system, which is part of the navigation system, lost all of the phone contacts twice (was unable to access the contacts). The navigation system was replaced twice"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Amazon Fire phone stopped updating contacts at 81 out of 300, no contact names appear, just a list of cells with blank screens. Dealer could not identify a problem, Amazon had me try several things to no avail. Still does not work and it's been 5 mon"
Anonymous, DC (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"voice activation wouldn't operate. I would push the button, it would beep and screen would show "speaking""
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"car and phone often uncouple requiring set up over and over. sometimes radio,phone and gps all cut off after being on for a few seconds after start up. They will only go back on after cutting off the car and restarting. Sporadic and hard to show d"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Cannot upload moble phone address book And the dealer did not care"
James W., OH (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Often won't connect correctly and it requires removing stored devices and repairing the device in order for the car to recognize it"
Anonymous, AB (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"whenever you plug in your phone it immediately goes to play music on your phone and you have to change input. bluetooth doesn't acknowledge iphone numbers, and needs upgrades"
Chris A., NC (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Samsung Galaxy phone could not pair with Bluetooth system. Hyundai replaced the entire radio"
Max M., IL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"smart phones do not work with radio bluetooth connection. dealer tried four different phones and an electronics repair shop. when asked to replace the radio, the dealer refused."
Frank H., MD (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Bluetooth has been intermittent since we got the car. Service techs, maintenance supervisors and an electronic repair shop have been unable to solve the problem."
Frank H., MD (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Bluetooth occasionally does not work or works in limited capacity."
Joseph N., MA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Sometimes i can make calls & other times I have to pair the phone again. I always receive calls either way"
Kurt H., OH (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"PHONE PAIRING/BLUETOOTH IS INTERMITTENT AT BEST - DEALER SAYS THEIR IS NOTHING WRONG LOTS OF TIME I DON'T EVEN BOTHER TO TRY ANYMORE"
Norm F., FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Radio has an internal electrical short and needs to be replaced."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"All these problems are the same root. The radio turns off (2 secs) & back on every morning. When I used the bluetooth the radio would seize up. Sometimes not turning on, sometimes not turning off (even when the car is shut off) I had to pull the fus"
Joseph D., PA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Was causing the power to drain from the battery and car would not start. Had to be replaced"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Hyundai Sonata)"entire system shut down. It required Hyundai three attempts to properly fix"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Volume did not work"
John S., MN (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Completely stopped working and it wasn't a blown fuse"
Anonymous, KY (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Main Fuse for Radio keeps backing out from terminal block"
Anonymous, ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Stopped functioning. Waiting for replacement"
Anonymous, AZ (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Audio portion of system is not able to accessed. A fuse pull and hard reset is needed to restore"
Anonymous, NC (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Controls on the steering wheel that operate stereo and other devices sometimes does not work. If I stop and restart the car it is usually working. Using the Bluetooth seems to start the problem."
Daniel B., FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Radio abruptly stopped transmitting sound. Dealer service told me likely because it had become over loaded. Also told me, if so, could correct just by inserting a pen point in a small opening on the face of the radio. Could not identify hole so took to dealer. The service writer identified the hole, inserted a pen point and the radio regained it's ability to transmit sound. There was no charge for this help."
J D., MA (2012 Hyundai Sonata 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Fuses occasionally slip out of the fuse box due to bad design and gravity."
Joseph N., MA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The entire entertainment system has periodically shorted out over the past two years. The fix has been to never turn the radio off. Just turn the volume down when not listening to the radio or a CD."
Mark D., TN (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"volume controls changes station at times"
Charles G., QC (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Radio keyboard freezes up at times. Also button on garage door opener (mirror) freezes up)"
Anonymous, AZ (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"I can't turn radio on from time to time. Once I was able to fix it by unplugging the fuse for seconds"
Anonymous, MI (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"About twice a year, the entire radio system shuts down. I can't use my radio, CD player, or Bluetooth"
Odetta S., MO (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"A fuse burned out causing the entire system to not function. After replacing the fuse, everything works fine now"
Mark D., TN (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Radio display and controls lockup every few months. I have had it so bad it won't turn off after I shut off the car. I pull the fuse to reset and I am good for a couple months"
Kent K., WI (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Happens about 2 -3 times a year. Can't turn radio on at all. If I have a CD inside, and I eject it, the system restores itself"
Peter M., AZ (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Took the car in for some update to the engine computer and they fried that computer. I had to wait 2 =weeks for a new computer to be installed."
Anonymous, CA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"rear speakers don't work"
Frank F., NY (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The buttons dont work like they should. the volume button changes channels etc."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"The steering wheel locked in place and the car would not start"
Anonymous, VA (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS)"Cruise control switch failed 2 years ago. Was replaced under warranty. New switch works at times and at times will not work( cruise light won't come on)"
Anonymous, IA (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Cruise control. After 3 fixes, it was replaced. Works fine since"
Leo K., ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata)"Cruise Control won't always set after being turned on"
Anonymous, ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Cruise control buttons stopped working"
Anonymous, NY (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Cruise control won't engage or turn on. "Cancel" cruise control won't work. volume up and down will do the reverse"
Chris A., NC (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"Sometimes can't get key out. Have to turn on and pound shift in and out of park. Similar action required to allow manual locking of doors, sometimes cannot lock using door master lock"
Anonymous, NJ (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The Cruise Control Cancel Switch failed several times! The slip ring in the steering column was also replaced. This was a very irritating multiple failure of the Cruise Control Cancel switch!"
Anonymous, IL (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The plug for the wires in the steering wheel regularly comes loose which causes the steering wheel controls to stop working."
Anonymous, ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"cruse does not work at all times"
Charles G., QC (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The controls randomly do not serve their assigned functions. They will activate a different function and not always the same incorrect function. The issues are inconsistent. These issues should not be judged by how many miles the car has been driven. Attempting to change the volume should not activate my phone and call someone without my permission. VERY DISTRACTING WHILE DRIVING, Hyundai refuses to fix this issue unless I pay full price"
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Voice commands have not worked for years. Hyundai insists there is no problem even after demonstrating the issues repeatedly."
Anonymous, FL (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The phone system became unresponsive to voice commands"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"Voice command controls never worked. Hyundai will do nothing"
Joseph G., CA (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"The voice command system doesn't work well with my iphone in a specific way: when I press the voice command button it just beeps twice and cancels the command but only if I've downloaded my contacts to the car. Otherwise it works. This same problem a"
Anonymous, CA (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"When told to dial a number it got from my phone it changes the number and dials a wrong number. Drives me crazy"
Arthur K., SC (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl hybrid)"Often does not recog. voice. Often busy & have to redial. Takes a long time to get downloaded directions. Doesn't update as freq. as should. This month, BlueLink (voice navig), radio, CD player & emerg. features crashed because of loose fitting.+"
Anonymous, SC (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"this is part of the bluetooth problem. neither phone pairing or voice commands work."
Frank H., MD (2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2.4-L 4 Cyl)"For about 2 years, I was unable to say a name and have my car call someone using voice command through bluetooth. I decided to have my map upgraded in the car which cost $175. Once updated, voice commands now work. I'm not sure if lack of updating the gps map prevented me from using voice command by accessing contacts in my phone or whether it was a general software issue that was resolved after the update."
Ryan B., ON (2012 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)"voice control on steering wheel does not respond. I have to use the home button on my phone."
Anonymous, KY (2012 Hyundai Sonata SE 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
"Short in the system. Replaced the unit"
Joseph F., NJ (2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)