2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring.

20112013
Complaints
28
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#16 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:21,419 mi
#24 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:2
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring.

Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,419
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~35,000 vehicles.

14V310000Structure:frame And Members
~35,000 affected

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012. The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 28 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Suspension Failures with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
Top reported problems: Suspension Failures (6 complaints, avg 21,419 mi); Airbags (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 21,419 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
NHTSA complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 35,000 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra Touring reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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