2012 Hyundai Elantra Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 3% of that year's 652 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 52,000. A related recall, campaign 13V115000, covers a headliner support bracket that could become displaced during a side impact.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 18
- 3% of 652
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 52,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the hood flying open unexpectedly at low speed and again at highway speed, with dealers finding the hood misaligned even after adjustment.
- Some describe large blind spots from the front and rear pillars, saying the mirror placement and rear window design made it hard to see cars or pedestrians when turning or changing lanes.
- One owner reported the front end of the vehicle catching fire while parked in the driveway shortly after a trip, with no warning light before the fire.
- A driver reported hitting a small pothole that caused a loud bang, side-to-side swaying, and damaged coil springs that bent the rear rims and deflated the rear wheels.
- Another owner reported a stability control malfunction that caused loss of control and a crash, saying a related recall repair had not been completed by the dealer.
When 2012 Hyundai Elantra body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 22, 2011, latest Aug 14, 2023.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
- NHTSA 13V115000Apr 1, 2013Structure & Body186,250 vehicles
Structure
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner 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 safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
Structure & Body complaints by Elantra model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have?
- NHTSA lists 18 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Elantra, which is 3% of the 652 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra related to structure or body issues?
- Yes. Campaign 13V115000 covers a headliner support bracket on 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles built between November 12, 2010 and March 5, 2013 that could become displaced during a side impact. The remedy is dealers applying adhesive strips to the headliner at no charge.
- At what mileage do 2012 Elantra structure and body problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Elantra is 52,000 miles.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the Structure & Body complaints filed for the 2012 Elantra.