Every 2012 Hyundai Elantra recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 23V651000
Sep 22, 2023Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModulePark outside
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full recall details for 23V651000 →Equipment · NHTSA 20V393000
Feb 7, 2020Equipment:Electrical
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V393000 →Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · NHTSA 15V871000
Dec 23, 2015Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
Full recall details for 15V871000 →Structure · NHTSA 14V310000
Oct 6, 2014Structure:Frame and Members
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.
Full recall details for 14V310000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 13V115000
Jan 4, 2013Air Bags:Side/Window
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
- Fix
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
Full recall details for 13V115000 →
2012 Hyundai Elantra complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 675 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, reporting 49 crashes, 12 fires, 47 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 119 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine140
- Electrical System129
- Air Bags128
- Steering90
- Unknown Or Other68
- Service Brakes60
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (52)
- Equipment (36)
- Power Train (26)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (22)
- Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (16)
- Steering (14)
Read Hyundai Elantra owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 675 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Fire
“The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that around 4:00 o'clock in the morning, she was awoken by the sound of her dogs barking; she then discovered that her vehicle had caught fire and had burned to the ground.”
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRAApr 27, 2026 · FL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11734107
Fire
“I PURCHASED 4 TIRES ON 6/14/2013, AND HAD TO REPLACE THEM ALL OF THREE OF THEM ON 8/11/2014. FOR BELT SEPARATION. THE COULD NOT DRIVE THE CAR, IT WOULD NOT STAY ON THE ROAD. I CONTACTED BRIDGESTONE ON 8/20/2014, TO REPORT THE 3 FAULTY TIRES, AND THEY HAVE NOT GOTTEN BACK WITH ME.”
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURINGOct 23, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10649429
Fire
“The contact's son owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the rear of the vehicle caught fire.”
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRAApr 6, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11729506
Injury reportedCrash
“I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY AT SUPER DUTY FORD 250 GOING APPROX 50 MPH. I WAS STOPPED AND WAS PUSHED A CAR LENGTH INTO A CHEVY SILVERADO WHO WAS ALSO STOPPED, MY TRUNK TOOK MOST OF THE DAMAGE BUT THE FRONT END WAS PRETTY BAD TOO, BUT MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.”
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA TOURINGSep 4, 2013
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10541752
Injury reportedCrash
“Car accident. My car was T-boned on the passenger side, the side airbag did deploy. The impact from the accident pushed my car into on coming traffic and I hit 2 other cars. One in the front grill and the other in the left rear quarter panel.”
2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRAOct 16, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11693837
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