2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems

655 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 39/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Engine134
Electrical System126
Air Bags123
Service Brakes96
Steering90
Unknown Or Other68

In the owners’ words

“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”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring owner
“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”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring owner
“Unknown I have two urgent recall warnings on my vehicle and am unable to park near building structures according to the recall instructions.”NHTSA complaint, 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
10/06/2014Structure:Frame And MembersHyundai 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 headlin

Questions owners ask

Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?

On the federal record it scores 39/100: 655 owner complaints (46.79 per year on the road) and 1 recall campaigns, 0 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 134 of 637 categorised reports.

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The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring scored 39/100 on the federal record.

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