2012 Hyundai Elantra power train problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked and suddenly experienced unintended acceleration along with the speedometer increasing. The accelerator pedal was released and the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle…”
filed Jul 25, 2024
“My 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited engine began making a tapping/ticking noise a few years ago. The noise became louder and then I discovered that my car qualified for the EXTENDED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY which was granted to any 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra owner with 1.8L Nu Engine that a class action…”
filed Apr 5, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
24-AT-002H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 9, 2024
Power Train problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Elantra | 9 | 10% |
| 2022 Elantra | 7 | 7% |
| 2021 Elantra | 7 | 5% |
| 2020 Elantra | 45 | 19% |
| 2019 Elantra | 11 | 4% |
| 2018 Elantra | 24 | 9% |
| 2017 Elantra | 62 | 8% |
| 2016 Elantra | 31 | 11% |
| 2015 Elantra | 17 | 7% |
| 2014 Elantra | 21 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.