Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has 57 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
57
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Ela...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, th... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake lights stuck in the on position with no turn signal lights working. Brake light switch defect. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was not starting proper... |
| Jun 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hyundai has an active recall with a remedy for the ABS system on Hyundai Elantra. The local Hyundai ... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Apr 5, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Mar 26, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | See attached document for complaint. |
| Mar 10, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Good afternoon abs module has a major recall on this vehicle how is it possible were a remedy h... |
| Feb 24, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Hyundai's recall 251 regarding the ABS system and potential for unexpected fire has gone unresolved ... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake line started leaking and I almost lost braking ability. I was told by mechanic that metal... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jan 23, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jan 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES | See attached document for complaint |
| Jan 18, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | See attached document for complaint |
| Jan 9, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Problem with the braking system brakes fail! Piñon is junk Wipers shot Engine has always sounded lik... |