Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has 77 NHTSA other complaints and 2 other-related recalls.
77
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
15V871000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to...
20V393000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessor...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | EQUIPMENT | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V39... |
| Dec 10, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | At first the car was fine when I bought if off some random guy and it drove a little rough but was g... |
| Dec 9, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown I have two urgent recall warnings on my vehicle and am unable to park near building structur... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | I took my car into Burns Hyundai (Marlton, NJ) for the ABS recall on [XXX], and while leaving the lo... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | IN OCTOBER 2023, I RECEIVEDS A RECALL NOTICE FROM HYUNDAI REGARDING RECALL NUMBER 23V-651. IT IS NO... |
| Sep 27, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It’s been months with no remedy, they advised that I keep my car parked & away from buildings. I’m i... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Unknown |
| Sep 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Recall has been in effect since Sept 22, and still no remedy is available. Their only recommendation... |
| May 18, 2023 | EQUIPMENT | See attached document for complaint |
| Apr 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After Koons Hyundai in Woodbridge, VA did my ANTI THEFT Safety Recall, my 2012 Elantra's engine woul... |
| Jan 30, 2023 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired... |
| Oct 31, 2022 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while stopped for a traffic light and at... |
| Oct 24, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | While turning right at an intersection,sunvisor popped and dropped obstructing my view of the roadwa... |
| Aug 23, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Car accelerated/surged when foot released from the gas pedal. Happened three separate instances. Las... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Going down a hill breaks completely failed and had to go off road to avoid increased speed. Resulted... |
| Sep 20, 2021 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. He stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds... |
| Apr 15, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My car need fixed |
| Feb 1, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHEN PUTTING THE DRIVER SIDE SUN VISITOR DOWN AT FIRST IT WOULD JUST MAKE A CLICKING SOUND. THEN ONE... |
| Sep 1, 2020 | EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |
| Aug 31, 2020 | EQUIPMENT | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUM... |