2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#3 most-complained of 4 Elantra Touring years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 22 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 33, ranking 3rd worst of 4 model years, with a verdict of Good relative to other years. Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues make up 36% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 22
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 23 city / 30 hwy
Top 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (36%)
- Airbags4 (18%)
- Electrical System4 (18%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (14%)
- Engine2 (9%)
- Other2 (9%)
- Steering2 (9%)
- Structure & Body1 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report tire sidewall bulges, blowouts, and rim damage on the 17-inch wheels, sometimes triggered by hitting potholes.
- Drivers describe the car pulling to the right or wandering on the road, with the pull returning shortly after alignments.
- Multiple owners report the battery going dead or the car failing to start after sitting for a few days, even after battery and alternator replacement.
- One owner reported the airbags failing to deploy in a low-speed intersection crash that caused passenger injuries.
- An owner described the transmission slipping and a fuel economy drop after a dealer visit that did not resolve the issue.
- Excessive and uneven tire wear was reported even after alignment work, with owners saying the dealer blamed driver behavior.
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 14V310000Jun 10, 2014Structure & Body35,000 vehicles
Structure:frame and members
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.
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.
2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 23 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2012 compared with other Elantra Touring years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?
- Compared to other Elantra Touring years, 2012 ranks 3rd worst of 4 with a complaint index of 33, giving it a Good verdict relative to the model lineup.
- What is the main problem with the 2012 Elantra Touring?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints are the largest category, making up 36% of the 22 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 18,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 Elantra Touring have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 14V310000) covers a headliner support bracket issue on 2010-2012 Elantra Touring models built between December 2009 and May 2012.
- How does 2012 compare to other Elantra Touring years?
- 2012 has a complaint index of 33, better than 2010 (100, Avoid) and 2011 (67, Caution), but worse than 2013 (0, Best).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Elantra Touring?
- The 2012 Elantra Touring is rated at 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500.