655 NHTSA owner complaints · 1 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 46.79
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
The brake pedal stopper pad broke and fell off which resulted in the brake lights remaining illuminated the entire time the car was driving, which is very hazardous. I am not sure how long it had been broken for before I realized that this dangerous condition was occurring. The brake lights remained on even after the car was turned off. I had to tape a piece of cardboard to the brake arm where it hits the brake light…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and air bag warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that an unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…
Unknown I have two urgent recall warnings on my vehicle and am unable to park near building structures according to the recall instructions.
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| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 14V310000 | Structure:Frame And Members | Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through M… |
EPA combined 26 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $2,350
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (134 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 39/100, computed from 655 NHTSA complaints and 1 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 0 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 10/06/2014. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Open the true-cost calculatorComplaints & recalls: NHTSA ·
Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov ·
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Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements.
Last updated: 2026-08-20.