2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 22 owner complaints on record; most reports concern air bags.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jun 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“With the engine started and in park you can turn the steering wheel right or left and it has a thumping noise. It seems like it doesn't affect the steering but this is the car my wife drives and it makes her very nervous. It makes you very uncomfortable driving the car because you don't know if the steering wheel is going to lock up and cause a serious accident.”Owner report · Steering · Jul 2019
“I am the original owner of this vehicle. I have had four instrument clusters replaced due to the display panel fading in the hot weather. The problem is happening again and it would appear that I now need a 5th instrument cluster. Surely, there must be some thing that hyundai can do to fix this ongoing issue. The odometer, mileage range and gear position display are affected.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2019
“In the left rear suspension, the trailing arm broke off where the anti-roll bar is mounted, to where the anti-roll bar is no longer connected to the suspension. The clunking noise that resulted from this was first noticed in early march 2019, and occurs when going over bumps in the road. The date of occurrence of 3/1/19 is approximate.”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2019
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“The dashboard srs airbag warning light went on yesterday and remained on as long as my vehicle was in motion. After turning off the engine, the warning light did not turn on again. The dealer's service technician thinks it is probably the clock spring because this is a common issue. He said to bring it in right away because the airbag will not deploy if the warning light is on. He looked up my VIN and said my vehicle does not qualify for the 15 year, unlimited mileage extended warranty for the clock spring which hyundai issued for some vehicles. He quoted $140 just to diagnose the problem.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2019
“The driver window dropped to the door while I was driving. I went to the hyundai dealer who charged me over &400 and stated that this issue is very common for elantra. I have elantra touring and my car is no qualified for recall.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2018
“When accelerating the car gets stuck between 25 and 40 mph. It wont proceed to the next gear. I have to lay off the gas, let it drop back down and hope that it works the next time I accelerate. The transmission fluid is not low. The car is in motion while this issue happens.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2016
“My car is subject to NHTSA campaign number 14v-310 recall for air bags. I received a recall from hyundai that advises me to go to www.hyundaiusa.com/campaign117 to schedule the repair. I have tried 4 times to schedule the repair, but the website does not work. It confirms my VIN, but when I enter my zip code, the site locks up so I never get to the site where I schedule the repair. What good is a recall if hyundai won't let me schedule the repair? Help please. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · May 2015
“While on a trip engine light came on and transmission started to slip. Dealer told me it was cheap gas, which I just filled up with mobil gas. Also I just changed oil and told it was caused by a pint overfill. They must have put on computer and adjusted specs and turned engine light off. I lost 5 miles to gallon, also doesn't shift just right. I read some complaints on internet about transmission trouble on my touring model. They stopped making the model in 2012? The dealer was in cocoa beach fl. Car bought at dealer new in npw fl. I plan a 3000 mi return trip soon, afraid to take car incase I get stuck on hwy. *tr”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2014
“Unable to read the part of the dash that tells milage during the day. Only able to read it at night. Therefore, when I had my oil changed today, the mechanic had to ask me if I knew the mileage since he was unable to read it. I told him approx what I had last noticed it last night. This is a problem when going on trips and my navigation system says to stay on a certain hwy for 16 miles, for example, and I am unable to read the display. It also makes it impossible to check my milage when I fill up with gas during the day.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jun 2014
“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. Not sure of the mph of the impact to the front of the vehicle, but both driver and passenger have neck strain and back strain; along with multiple bruises from the seat belt. I know the airbags have a sensor, but could they be messed up? *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Aug 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The most complained-about area is air bags.
Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning structure:frame and members. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.