Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, the most recent reported on June 10, 2014 (Structure: frame and members). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (6 complaints), followed by air bags (4).

How many 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls and problems

1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring recalls

Structure: frame and members

NHTSA campaign 14V310000 · reported June 10, 2014 · Hyundai Motor Company · 35,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Suspension6
Air bags4
Electrical system3
Power train3
Steering2
Tires2
Unknown or other2
Wheels2
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 19, 2019 · Steering · 102,000 miles
WITH THE ENGINE STARTED AND IN PARK YOU CAN TURN THE STEERING WHEEL RIGHT OR LEFT AND IT HAS A THUMPING NOISE. IT SEEMS LIKE IT DOESN'T AFFECT THE STEERING BUT THIS IS THE CAR MY WIFE DRIVES AND IT MAKES HER VERY NERVOUS. IT MAKES YOU VERY UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS…

Jun 28, 2019 · Unknown or other · 8,000 miles
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD FOUR INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS REPLACED DUE TO THE DISPLAY PANEL FADING IN THE HOT WEATHER. THE PROBLEM IS HAPPENING AGAIN AND IT WOULD APPEAR THAT I NOW NEED A 5TH INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. SURELY, THERE MUST BE SOME THING THAT HYUNDAI CAN DO TO FIX THIS ONGOING ISSUE. THE…

Jun 28, 2019 · Exterior lighting
UNABLE TO READ THE PART OF THE DASH THAT TELLS MILAGE DURING THE DAY. ONLY ABLE TO READ IT AT NIGHT. THEREFORE, WHEN I HAD MY OIL CHANGED TODAY, THE MECHANIC HAD TO ASK ME IF I KNEW THE MILEAGE SINCE HE WAS UNABLE TO READ IT. I TOLD HIM APPROX WHAT I HAD LAST NOTICED IT LAST NIGHT. THIS IS A PROBLEM WHEN GOING ON…

Jun 8, 2019 · Structure · 72,000 miles
THE DRIVER WINDOW DROPPED TO THE DOOR WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WENT TO THE HYUNDAI DEALER WHO CHARGED ME OVER &400 AND STATED THAT THIS ISSUE IS VERY COMMON FOR ELANTRA. I HAVE ELANTRA TOURING AND MY CAR IS NO QUALIFIED FOR RECALL.

Apr 6, 2019 · Suspension · 76,000 miles
IN THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION, THE TRAILING ARM BROKE OFF WHERE THE ANTI-ROLL BAR IS MOUNTED, TO WHERE THE ANTI-ROLL BAR IS NO LONGER CONNECTED TO THE SUSPENSION. THE CLUNKING NOISE THAT RESULTED FROM THIS WAS FIRST NOTICED IN EARLY MARCH 2019, AND OCCURS WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE DATE OF OCCURRENCE OF…

Elantra Touring model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2009	3	32	0	0
2010	4	75	4	4
2011	3	29	4	1
2012	1	22	2	1
2013	0	16	2	0

Across all years, the 2010 Elantra Touring has the most complaints (75). All Hyundai Elantra Touring years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, the most recent reported on June 10, 2014 (Structure: frame and members). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?: Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is suspension (6 complaints), followed by air bags (4).
How many 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 22 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 19, 2019.