How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 124 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, which is 19% of all 652 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra airbags?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra airbags.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2012 Elantra?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Elantra is 89,000 miles.

Have airbag problems on the 2012 Elantra led to injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data ties 27 injuries and 25 crashes to airbag complaints on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

Which model year has the most airbag complaints for the Elantra?

Among the years listed, 2013 has the highest raw count with 168 airbag complaints, while 2012 has the highest share of its total complaints at 19%.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Airbags Problems

Airbags are the top complaint area for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, with 124 complaints making up 19% of all complaints for the year. NHTSA records 25 crashes and 27 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 89,000 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Airbags complaints: 124; 19% of 652
Crashes reported: 25
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 27
Median mileage: 89,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Frontal airbags fail to deploy in moderate-speed collisions, including head-on and T-bone impacts around 45 mph.
Side or curtain airbags fail to deploy in side-impact crashes even when the door structure is heavily damaged.
Some owners report only partial deployment, with one or more airbags (such as the driver's side) not firing while others do.
In at least one case, airbag deployment caused a metal bracket to detach and cause injury.
Airbags occasionally deploy late, only after a secondary impact rather than at the initial collision.
One report describes brake failure paired with non-deployment of airbags during the resulting crash.

When 2012 Hyundai Elantra airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2012, latest Jun 11, 2026.

124 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2026 Q2; peak 2021 Q1 (9).

Airbags recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Elantra model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201046 (12%)
201177 (18%)
2012124 (19%)
2013168 (13%)
201432 (8%)
201523 (9%)
201626 (9%)
201732 (4%)
201812 (4%)
20192 (1%)
20205 (2%)
20212 (2%)
20223 (3%)
20236 (6%)
20241 (2%)
20253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 124 airbag-related complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, which is 19% of all 652 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra airbags?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra airbags.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically occur on the 2012 Elantra?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2012 Elantra is 89,000 miles.
Have airbag problems on the 2012 Elantra led to injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data ties 27 injuries and 25 crashes to airbag complaints on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra.
Which model year has the most airbag complaints for the Elantra?: Among the years listed, 2013 has the highest raw count with 168 airbag complaints, while 2012 has the highest share of its total complaints at 19%.