How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?

NHTSA lists 40 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2012 Elantra, which is 6% of the 652 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra transmission?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on this model year.

At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2012 Elantra?

The median mileage at failure among reported transmission complaints is 30,000 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 2012 Elantra transmission & powertrain complaints.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 40 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 6% of all 652 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. No related recall is listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 40; 6% of 652
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 30,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe the car lunging, bucking, or jolting hard during acceleration or gear changes, sometimes compared to hitting a speed bump.
Several report the transmission making a loud clunk while shifting, with dealers finding internal transmission damage requiring replacement.
Some describe the car stalling or shutting off while driving, with the transmission locking in place and the vehicle becoming briefly uncontrollable.
A few owners report the car failing to shift out of park or losing drive power intermittently, even after being warmed up.
Some describe intermittent no-start incidents where warning lights come on and the car needs the steering wheel or shifter jiggled before it will start.

When 2012 Hyundai Elantra transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 24, 2011, latest Jul 25, 2024.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2011 to Jul 2024; peak Sep 2014 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Elantra model year

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

201032 (8%)
201121 (5%)
201240 (6%)
201357 (4%)
201421 (5%)
201518 (7%)
201631 (11%)
201762 (8%)
201824 (9%)
201911 (4%)
202047 (19%)
20217 (5%)
20227 (7%)
20239 (9%)
20243 (6%)
20251 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?: NHTSA lists 40 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2012 Elantra, which is 6% of the 652 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra transmission?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on this model year.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2012 Elantra?: The median mileage at failure among reported transmission complaints is 30,000 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these transmission complaints?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 2012 Elantra transmission & powertrain complaints.