How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have?

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Elantra, making up 3% of the 652 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?

No. There are no related recalls listed for the Fuel System component on the 2012 Elantra.

At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Elantra is 63,216 miles.

Did fuel system issues cause crashes or fires on the 2012 Elantra?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Elantra.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of its 652 total complaints. There is 1 crash, no fires, no injuries, and no related recalls tied to this component. Median mileage at failure is 63,216.

Fuel System complaints: 18; 3% of 652
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 63,216 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners describe unintended acceleration or surging when the gas pedal is released, sometimes leading to a crash.
Vehicles report trouble starting or fail to start at all, with fuel delivery suspected and in one case a fuel pump system replaced by the dealer.
Some drivers report the engine bucking or failing to accelerate properly between 30 and 40 mph, later traced to the fuel pump/assembly.
Owners report rough running and a lit check engine light traced to leaking fuel injectors that fouled spark plugs.
A few owners noted worse-than-advertised fuel economy compared to the EPA highway and city figures listed for the car.

When 2012 Hyundai Elantra fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 23, 2012, latest Jul 27, 2023.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2012 to Jul 2023; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Elantra model year

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

20106 (2%)
20118 (2%)
201218 (3%)
201332 (2%)
201424 (6%)
201510 (4%)
201620 (7%)
201730 (4%)
201823 (8%)
20194 (2%)
202010 (4%)
20210 (0%)
20222 (2%)
20234 (4%)
20241 (2%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have?: NHTSA lists 18 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Elantra, making up 3% of the 652 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?: No. There are no related recalls listed for the Fuel System component on the 2012 Elantra.
At what mileage do fuel system problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Elantra is 63,216 miles.
Did fuel system issues cause crashes or fires on the 2012 Elantra?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and no fires or injuries linked to Fuel System complaints on the 2012 Elantra.