Car Stall problems of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra

11 problems related to car stall have been reported for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra based on all problems reported for the 2012 Elantra.

1 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2020

My 2012 Hyundai Elantra would stall at stop signs and lights. It would stop and start again. . I went to Hyundai to check it out and they said it was the fuel pump. The next day I was driving on the highway and turning off the highway my car stalled out and when I tried to pull over on the side of the road the brakes were hard to press. Using all my weight I got it to come to a stop. It would not crank. I tried about three times to crank it while holding down the gas. It eventually allowed me to change gears really quick and take off. I made it 5 minutes down the road to the house but it stalled as I parked. Now it won't crank at all. For the last couple of weeks I've been trying to crank it. I've had the fuel pump, the spark plugs, the camshaft sensor, and the camshaft position sensor changed and it still isn't cranking.

2 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2020

The vehicle is rattling it stalls out of no where its very loud in the engine. It stalls at stops and sometimes while driving in the middle of the street. The noise is constant.

3 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. When the accelerator pedal was engaged, the vehicle hesitated and only accelerated to 20 mph. The vehicle also stalled while at a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The mechanic cleaned all the sensors; however, the failure was not corrected. The mechanic stated that the throttle body was causing the vehicle not to accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 15986313. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 157,607.

4 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2019

As I backed out of a parking place and attempted to stop the car in reverse to check the area behind me, the car stalled out completely, the engine stopped and the brakes would not respond and seemed stuck. I put the car back in park and turned it off, then finally on the third try, the engine engaged and I had control of the car, moved back into the parking place and then managed to back out normally and proceed.

5 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Takata recall I have a 2012 Elantra 120,000 miles car has stalled driving down the highway and also has started a ticking in the engine I took it to have a oil change and they said there was metal in the oil pan and I needed a new motor. Hyundai who advised the sonata had a recall for the same issue but not the Elantra.

6 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2018

Vehicle stalled twice while driving. Once while merging from a highway on to a surface street. Hyundai is aware of this issue involving 2012 Elantras and other years as well. This issue was also present in the sonata, and ultimately was settled with a class action law suit. Speaking with an attorney we are also aware of instances where vehicles have caught on fire as a result of these defective engines.

7 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2017

Elantra with 1. 8l engine developed an engine "ticking" noise at 60k miles that developed into a "knocking" noise shortly there after. Main rod bearing failure. Had to have engine short block replaced. Vehicle had scheduled maintenance that included oil changes more frequently than required. Engine would have destroyed itself and stalled if continued without repair. Limited search on internet showed many other similar complaints. Sounds very similar to NHTSA recall NHTSA reference #15v568000 on Hyundai sonata with 2. 0l and 2. 4l engines.

8 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2017

Engine ticking. Brought it in and they informed me I need an engine replacement. They also informed me if I do not get the engine fixed and continue to drive it, it could stall and or potentially blow up. Vehicle is under 100k miles, however I am second owner, so it is not covered under warranty. I do have all of my service records, I definitely maintained the vehicle so there is no reason to have to replace the engine on my behalf. Have not gotten it fixed yet as I do not have 8k laying around to do so. Hyundai needs to recall their 2012 Elantra engines as it is a manufacturer problem.

9 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle had stalled. The vehicle was not restarting. The contact stated that there was no warning indicators illuminating. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was driven to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician had stated that they were unable to locate a failure. However, on the third visit after experiencing the failure a third time. The technician had replaced the brake switch. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Kc.

10 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2012

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled causing all of the warning lights to illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer replaced the computer¿s electrical system but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 3,010 and the current mileage was 6,000.

11 Car Stall problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2011

I have the 2012 Elantra and from the day we bought it I noticed it was hard to drive in a straight line out on the highway thought it was just me because my wife never said anything about it then I started seeing complaints from other people online I agree it is a safety issue and hyundia needs to take care of the problem. Also lately when u try to restart the car after sitting sometimes it will not start unless u press on the gas pedal its been in the dealer shop two times (busted strut and was popping in frontend) and the can not find anything wrong with it as far as the steering I know its not the tires or the alignment just had new tires installed and realigned.



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