Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2012) recall: Overheated outlet fire risk
Hyundai recalls 2012 Sonata Hybrids with overheated accessory outlets that may cause fire. Owners must have the outlet replaced with a direct-to-battery wire harness kit.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2012 Sonata Hybrids due to a risk of fire from an overheated accessory outlet. The issue can occur when the outlet is over-tightened during installation, potentially allowing the outlet to overheat when used with the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1251756-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2012-recall-overheated-outlet-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251756-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2012-recall-overheated-outlet-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V393000
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“Hyundai Sonata Hybrid (2012) recall: Overheated outlet fire risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251756-hyundai-sonata-hybrid-2012-recall-overheated-outlet-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V393000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V393000).
Why it’s dangerous
The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, which can disable the thermal fuse. This allows the outlet to overheat when used with the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor for extended periods, increasing fire risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrids with the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet are affected. Those who use the outlet for extended periods with the air compressor are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2012 Sonata Hybrid has the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2011 and 2012.
- Brand
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free replacement.
Get the Replacement Wire Harness Kit
Dealers will replace the outlet with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 8 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V393000 (February 7, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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