2012 Hyundai Elantra recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Sep 22, 2023Fire risk2012–2015 Hyundai Accent, 2012–2015 Hyundai Azera, 2011–2015 Hyundai Elantra and 10 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
23V651000 · 1.6M units · Hyundai Motor America
- Jul 2, 2020Fire risk2012 Hyundai Accent, 2011–2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2011–2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 1 other model — Equipment
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
20V393000 · 272K units · Hyundai Motor America
- Dec 23, 2015Crash risk2011–2012 Hyundai Elantra — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.
15V871000 · 155K units · Hyundai Motor America
- Apr 1, 2013Crash risk2011–2013 Hyundai Elantra — Air Bags
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.
13V115000 · 186K units · Hyundai Motor Company