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KMHDH4AEXCU••••••2012 Hyundai ELANTRA
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA build (28 vs 12).
28on this build
605on the model
49builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 6Steering 5Service Brakes 5Electrical System 3
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesfireApr 2023
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, she noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that she immediately veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle. The…
Air BagscrashMar 2013
Early sunday morning, on march 23, 2013, just three days before I am to have an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (which is the result of a previous auto accident) a drunk driver runs a red light. T-boning our 2012 hyundai elantra. The impact causes the 2012 elantra to…
EquipmentNov 2025
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V393000 (EQUIPMENT). The contact stated that the fuse on the modified Tire Mobility Kit failed after it was replaced as stated in the recall repair. The contact replaced the fuse…
SteeringApr 2023
Steering wheel clunks side to side, then at 40 mph it vibrates bad. This is a major driving hazard. From what I have read the manufacture is aware and is not recalling the motor driven power steering
Electrical SystemMar 2022
My motor has a knocking noise, it has not been inspected by anyone, oil has been changed, engine light is on, also my tail lights an brake lights go out an I have changed them 3 different time in the last 2 months, it could cause a accident, I have called dealership an I have no…
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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 KMHDH4AEXCU368335 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.