repaired · 2015 Q4
Structure: frame and members
Risk. If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
2012 Hyundai Elantra TouringProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 14V-310 the manufacturer reports only 73% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 19, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Suspension
4Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Electrical system
2Wheels
2Steering
2Tires1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other Elantra Touring year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Elantra Touring median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring safety ratings
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, and the recalls they led to.
- Headliner Bracket DetachmentLed to recall 14V-310
In owners' words
What Elantra Touring owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
I HAD CAR JUMPED 10-12 TIMES, BATTERY REPLACED,ALTERNATOR REPLACED,IF TURN RADIO ON WHEN ENGINE OFF FOR 15 MINUTES CAR WILL NOT START,THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES CONTINUE'S.FURTHERMORE WATER LEAKING 2X'S FROM,PASSENGER SIDE HEAT VENT; LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COLOR COMING OFF,1ST 4 MONTHS OF…
I OWN A 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA LIMITED, WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD WITH BUMPS THE CAR SKIPSOR SWAYS BACK AND FORTH, THE CAR FEELS LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE CONTROL ALSO IF YOU HAVE THE CRUISE CONTROL ON AND YOU HIT BUMPS THE CRUISE WELL TURN OFF BY ITSELF CAUSING THE CAR TO SLOW DOWN IN TRAFFIC.…
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