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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN KMHDH4AE7CU394679 · Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 34

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KMHDH4AE7CU•••••• 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA TOURING

This build draws 22.7× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA TOURING build (34 vs 2).

34on this build
18on the model
12builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Engine 9 Air Bags 6 Suspension 5 Electrical System 4

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Air Bags crash Apr 2012
Drivers side air bag deployed and metal bracket deployed with air bag from headliner area also and sliced my ear in half... Could have been neck... I have pictures of the wreckage inside and outside
Wheels Jan 2026
I have had my car since 201. I brought it brand new. In that time, I have had to replace the tire sensors (TPMS) on my tires multiple times. They keep failing or something is wrong with the system. Even after brand new tires (and sensors) the warning fault light on the dash…
Unknown Or Other Dec 2024
Unknown I have two urgent recall warnings on my vehicle and am unable to park near building structures according to the recall instructions
Service Brakes Dec 2023
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
Engine Jan 2023
This report was submitted PREVIOUSLY on April 5, 2023 with no response received by me: My 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited engine began making a tapping/ticking noise a few years ago. The noise became louder and then I discovered that my car qualified for the EXTENDED POWERTRAIN…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN KMHDH4AE7CU394679 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.