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#BS-2012-HYUELA-74AD

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

Based on reports from 28 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
28
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Recalls
1
TSBs
44
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 28 complaints, 2 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

stabilizer bars loose

5 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

hatchback latch failure

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

unreadable odometer

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SuspensionHIGH

6 owners reported suspension issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

16
0–30K
2
30–60K
5
60–90K
4
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (16 reports) • Median: 18K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension6 (21%)
Airbags4 (14%)
Wheels & Tires4 (14%)
Electrical3 (11%)
Drivetrain3 (11%)
Other2 (7%)
Steering2 (7%)
Engine2 (7%)

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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12
6
13
5
14
5
15
2
16
1
18
8
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

14V310000Jul 2014

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Elantra Touring is the 2011 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring vs. Class Average (Small Station Wagons)

This vehicle

28

Class avg

99

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small station wagons vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 28 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Hyundai Elantra Touring Model Years

201620152014201320122011201020092008
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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring is related to the suspension, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring reliable?
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 28 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring have any recalls?
Yes, the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Elantra Touring problems start?
Based on 27 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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