2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Review

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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Recall Number: 

23V651000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

251

Number of vehicles affected: 

1642551

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed November 1, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Equipment:electrical

Recall Number: 

20V393000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

193

Number of vehicles affected: 

272126

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

Corrective Action: 

Hyundai is currently developing a remedy. The remedy procedure will be performed free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 17, 2020. A second letter will be sent when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

Electronic stability control

Recall Number: 

15V871000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

137

Manufactured from: 

2010-10-29 to 2011-10-25

Number of vehicles affected: 

155000

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.

Structure:frame and members

Recall Number: 

14V310000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

117

Manufactured from: 

2009-12-15 to 2012-05-07

Number of vehicles affected: 

35000

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

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.

Air bags:side/window

Recall Number: 

13V115000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

109

Manufactured from: 

2010-11-12 to 2013-03-05

Number of vehicles affected: 

186254

Defect Description: 

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.

Defect Consequence: 

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

Corrective Action: 

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.