This page covers 1 recall, 22 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring.
26 mpg combined
9 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Suspension complaints make up the largest share of what owners report for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring. The most commonly described issue is clunking or thumping noises, with several owners pointing to rear suspension components, trailing arms and anti-roll bar connections, as the source, typically noticed when going over bumps. A separate group of owners reports a thumping or knocking from the steering column when turning the wheel, even at low speed or while stationary. Airbags are the second most-reported system, though the complaints there are less uniform. A recurring side issue owners mention is the instrument cluster display fading or becoming unreadable in warm weather, affecting the odometer, gear position, and range readouts, one owner describes going through multiple cluster replacements without a lasting fix.
22
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
A support bracket attached to the headliner may shift out of place when the side curtain airbag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner to secure the bracket in place.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
