2012 Hyundai Elantra safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
47
complaints reporting a crash
11
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2012 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 30 report injuries (44 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2012 Hyundai Elantra vehicles were involved in 94 fatal crashes with 64 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause… · Sep 22, 2023
- Fire risk12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation… · Jul 2, 2020
- Crash riskDue to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for… · Dec 23, 2015
- Crash riskA support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side… · Apr 1, 2013