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2012 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Every NHTSA recall campaign that covers the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, newest first.

4 recalls on record for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The most recent was on Sept. 22, 2023. Owners also sent NHTSA 653 complaints (since 1995).

Most often about: air bags (1), electronic stability control (esc) (1), equipment (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1), structure (1). 1 of them came with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. A recall applies only to the vehicles in it: check your VIN with Hyundai or NHTSA to see whether yours is included and still needs the repair.

Owner complaints to NHTSA

653 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Elantra were sent to NHTSA since 1995; 47 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 44 injuries.

Engine139
Electrical System126
Air Bags124recall on record
Steering88
Unknown Or Other66
Service Brakes60recall on record

Rear metal brake line is heavily corroded and leaking. Failed approaching intersection and had to use emergency brake to avoid crash.
Sept. 28, 2026 · Service Brakes

Apparently a VERY common crankshaft angle sensor malfunction caused the engine to stall out at a stoplight, putting me in harm's way
July 14, 2026 · Electrical System

Complaints are owners' own reports to NHTSA; NHTSA has not confirmed them. Many complaints about one part can lead to an investigation or a recall. Read them on NHTSA.

NHTSA investigations

4 on record

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires AQ23002 · opened Nov. 17, 2023 · open
Throttle control system vulnerabilities DP21003 · opened Nov. 12, 2021 · closed June 20, 2023
Headliner Bracket Detachment EA12008 · opened Sept. 13, 2012 · closed Dec. 9, 2013
Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment PE12012 · opened May 10, 2012 · closed Sept. 17, 2012

An NHTSA investigation is a review of a possible safety defect. Opening one is not a finding that a defect exists; it can close with a recall or without one.

All 2012 Hyundai Elantra recalls

Sept. 22, 2023Hyundai Accent, Azera, Elantra and others: Control unit/module Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015…
July 2, 2020Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Sonata Hybrid and others: Electrical Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V…
Dec. 23, 2015Hyundai Elantra: 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…
April 1, 2013Hyundai Elantra: Side/window Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A…