2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls and problems

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 1 safety recall and 22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
22
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls

Recall 14V-310: Structure

Reported Jun 10, 2014 · 35,000 vehicles affected · Hyundai Motor Company

Problem: 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.

Risk: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

Fix: 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.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension6
Air Bags4
Electrical System3
Power Train3
Wheels2
Steering2
Tires2
Unknown or Other2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Engine1
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,500 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 102,000 miles · reported Jul 19, 2019
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.
Unknown or Other · at 8,000 miles · reported Jun 28, 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.
Exterior Lighting · reported Jun 28, 2019
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.
Structure · at 72,000 miles · reported Jun 8, 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.
Suspension · at 76,000 miles · reported Apr 6, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring: 14V-310 (structure). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?

Owners report suspension problems most often (6 reports), followed by air bags (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,500 miles.

Are Hyundai recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.