Worst 2012 Hyundai Elantra Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
AIR BAGS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 137 | 3 | 6 | 72,593 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 122 | 23 | — | 96,370 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 122 | 3 | 1 | 55,088 mi | |
| STEERING | 88 | 9 | — | 65,410 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 66 | 4 | — | 295,565 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 58 | 8 | — | 63,575 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 44 | 8 | — | 67,920 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 43 | — | — | 84,475 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 40 | — | 1 | 59,936 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 37 | — | 3 | 36,667 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 26 | 3 | — | 74,536 mi | |
| WHEELS | 17 | 1 | — | 49,269 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 15 | 1 | — | 82,531 mi | |
| TIRES | 14 | — | — | 32,298 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | — | — | 74,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 12 | — | — | 64,246 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | 2 | 2 | 62,520 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | 4 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | — | — | 60,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 79,585 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 34,755 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 24,533 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 2 | — | — | 770 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 24,550 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 29,750 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi |
Recalls for 2012 Hyundai Elantra
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,449,104 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Other Hyundai Elantra Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Elantra reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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