general problems of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra - part 1

We went to a dealership to get it inspected due to a knocking noise in the engine. They used a tool and said it was most likely cylinder 3 piston slap. There was an issue with this according to Hyundai in the past. This puts my wife at risk because if it ends up blowing up, it could send shrapnel through the motor or cause her to wreck her vehicle if it happens while driving. This was diagnosed by a local dealership. No engine light is on at the time. This started a few weeks ago. The car is around 132,000 miles. Thank you!.

I went to start my car and it would not turn over. All the lights were on, the vehicle wouldn't move out of park, and the security system kept going off. The last time this happened I had the starter replaced and the neutral safety switch and it was fine for a bit but now it's happened again. This is at least the 3rd time I've had this issue. Please help! I know I'm not the only one. I had to have aaa come and pick my car up and bring it to a garage.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was not starting properly with the check engine warning light illuminated. 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 local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

I was driving my 2012 Hyundai Elantra and it suddenly stopped. I took it to be checked out and it has an excessive oil consumption issue which can cause engine failure or a fire. Hyundai refuses to acknowledge the issue or fix it. After doing some research I see that this is a common problem with this car. I have to check my oil every 1000 miles and many times less than that and refill it. They should be held responsible and fix the issue. There should also have been a recall considering not only how dangerous this is, but also how many people are experiencing this.

Since day 1. Brakes have failed. First recall took years. They “updated my software “ brakes still failed. They failed to believe me “couldn’t find a problem “ there’s no warning lights no nothing. Out of nowhere. The brake goes to the floor. Makes a grinding sound and your either going towards on coming traffic or a ditch. Brakes failed at numerous intersections. How I’m alive is beyond me. The best part, either the seat belt is too baggy or strangles you there’s no in between. My entire steering system is junk. Wasted money on tires alignments brake pads brake censors. Dealership has another recall on these brakes with no remedy. I’ve sadly driven this car over 10 years with failing brakes. I drive with my right hand on the e brake ready to yank it at any given times. I’m honestly traumatized by this car. Engine and transmission are junk. Nightmare.

The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving the vehicle the contact smelled smoke and the engine caught fire. The check engine light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the road and and pushed the vehicle to a safe place to let it burn the vehicle was not drivable. There was no injuries and no police or fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 225,000.

On 2/13/24, I was driving on the left lane of broadway, between 42nd and 51st, traveling north, in oakland, California. I had only driven for a few minutes after leaving work. After braking at a stoplight, my 2012 Hyundai Elantra stopped functioning and stopped on the road while driving. The "check engine" light went on, the "check battery" light went on and a "check fluid" light all went on at the same time for over 10 minutes. During those 10 minutes, I was unable to start the car. I put my hazard lights on and desperately called 911 and aaa. I continued to try and re-start the car. After 10-15 minutes, I was able to get the car started and pulled off the road. I was later able to drive home. I later had the car evaluated by a mechanic and he could not find a reason for my experience. The battery was replaced within the last 6 months, oil was changed recently and an engine coil was recently replaced. We get the car repaired/serviced regularly. I strongly suspect that my experience is related to Hyundai recall 251 / NHTSA recall 23v651000. This is a very serious safety issue (e. G. "engine could catch on fire while driving or parked. . . ") and Hyundai has so far not been appropriately responsive about my safety concerns. The recall was issued in September of 2023 and no remedy has been issued to date (as of 2/16/24). Hyundai owners should not be expected to just keep driving cars that are at risk of randomly catching fire while driving or ceasing to function while driving on a busy road.

Problem with the braking system brakes fail! piñon is junk wipers shot engine has always sounded like it was its last ride won’t shift then the rpm’s go up sometimes gotta use the safety lock key to get it in gear.

Engine shuts off sporatically, sometimes 4 times in an hour of driving at low speeds. I could easily be rear ended in light traffic when the engine turns off. The problem has not been confirmed by anyone. I've google the problem on different forums and many Elantra owners are experiencing the same problem. There are no warnings.

On April 23rd when traveling from jamestown, NY to to fredonia, NY my car started and it seemed to be running rough. I shut the car off, and restarted it. It still seem to idle differently. Drove home, stopped I planned to stop to see my youngest daughter who resides at 8450 fredonia-stockton rd. 600 feet away from driveway, car began to chug and the engine light came on. I put on the hazard lights and pulled to the side of the road. A pick up truck behind me was speeding up on me, he then swerved, and crossed the line into oncoming traffic. Breaks were screeching I was terrified there was going to be an accident. Called aaa, car was towed to ralph's penzoil in dunkirk. Ralph replaced the coils. The car no longer chugged, the engine light was not on, but it sounded extremely loud, like a diesel tractor. Ralph said it was a hole in the muffler. I brought the car for a second opinion to arkwright towing and larry said it was engine noise. Either the bearings or camshaft. He said there was no repair, I would either have to replace the engine or sell the vehicle. He cautioned against replacement as this model and make of Hyundai has had many engine recalls and problems. I then stopped driving the vehicle and used my mother's vehicle, as she no longer is driving after being discharged from the hospital. I finally had the chance to take the car to Hyundai shultz in lakewood, NY. I had brought the car there a few months prior, because it seemed to be running loud, especially in the morning. The service department fixed a few recalls, but noted nothing wrong with the way the engine sounded. At this time the Hyundai dealership in lakewood, shultz my car continues to sit. Hyundai USA has refused to help replace the engine, as they state I do not have an extended warranty. While there have been hundreds of engine safety recalls on this make and model, just not 2012. Hyundai has closed my case, with no solution or repair.

This report was submitted previously on April 5, 2023 with no response received by 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 warranty which was granted to any 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra owner with 1. 8l nu engine that a class action lawsuit brought against Hyundai motor corporation. I was never notified by Hyundai but rather a mechanic that I brought my car to that was aware of the campaign. I contacted Hyundai and was told to have the engine diagnosed by my local Hyundai dealer. The results of the diagnosis were submitted to the Hyundai motors corporation warranty department and my claim was denied as I was told that my mileage and years were past the qualifying criteria. I had brought my 2012 Hyundai Elantra limited to the Hyundai dealership that I had purchased the car as certified used Hyundai in 2014 for the engine diagnosis to determine if the engine noise was related to the extended powertrain warranty granted to owners of any 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra with 1. 8l nu engine. The borescope results and photos were sent to the Hyundai motors corporation warranty department and it was confirmed that my engine did indeed have the "piston slap" problem as outlined in the class action lawsuit and all four cylinders were severely scored. Upon contacting Hyundai to request the borescope video and photos that I had paid $200 to the Hyundai dealership service department for the diagnosis, I was told if I wanted the video and photos I would have to hire an attorney to obtain them from the Hyundai warranty department! I was never notified of this "secret" campaign! needless to say I am extremely unhappy about this. I deserve to have this engine fixed under the extended warranty that Hyundai failed to notify me about. This is unreal! please tell me what can be done here. Thank you, douglas e stevens.

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 warranty which was granted to any 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra owner with 1. 8l nu engine that a class action lawsuit brought against Hyundai motor corporation. I was never notified by Hyundai but rather a mechanic that I brought my car to that was aware of the campaign. I contacted Hyundai and was told to have the engine diagnosed by my local Hyundai dealer. The results of the diagnosis were submitted to the Hyundai motors corporation warranty department and my claim was denied as I was told that my mileage and years were past the qualifying criteria. I had brought my 2012 Hyundai Elantra limited to the Hyundai dealership that I had purchased the car as certified used Hyundai in 2014 for the engine diagnosis to determine if the engine noise was related to the extended powertrain warranty granted to owners of any 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra with 1. 8l nu engine. The borescope results and photos were sent to the Hyundai motors corporation warranty department and it was confirmed that my engine did indeed have the "piston slap" problem as outlined in the class action lawsuit and all four cylinders were severely scored. Upon contacting Hyundai to request the borescope video and photos that I had paid $200 to the Hyundai dealership service department for the diagnosis, I was told if I wanted the video and photos I would have to hire an attorney to obtain them from the Hyundai warranty department! I was never notified of this "secret" campaign! needless to say I am extremely unhappy about this. I deserve to have this engine fixed under the extended warranty that Hyundai failed to notify me about. This is unreal! please tell me what can be done here. Thank you, douglas e stevens.

Please find below a description of the malfunction in my Hyundai Elantra, as this is the reason I'm requesting inclusion in a recall. Since the week of thanksgiving 2022, I've had several instances of my vehicle stalling without warning before engaging the transmission; for example, my car once stopped moving completely on the freeway while entering the onramp at 55 mph. Since then, the problem has only gotten worse, stalling up to seven or nine times per week. Because of the severity of this issue, I’ve had it inspected multiple times and would gladly submit it to another one if requested. Obviously, a defect of this magnitude with no obvious cause not only puts me at risk as the driver, as I can’t prepare for a sudden stop, but all road travelers around me are also subject to this issue. As you know, a sudden halt could lead to collusion involving numerous people. To date, an independent service provider has not been able to identify the issue or recreate the problem, as it occurs randomly with no warning lights or signals to prepare me for what’s about to happen. Should you need further details, I may be reached at susanramsey1@gmail. Com.

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 recalls. But when I look it up I see other people who own same car has the same issues.

My engine has failed- I started with the piston slap one day when it started up engine light came on drove it right to dealership and almost didn’t even make it this is very scary and to know I only have a little over 114000 miles and not being covered being a second owner.

Car has been properly maintained for years. No accidents or known major issues. Suddenly the car would not start one workday morning. The tow truck driver was unable to start the car; towed car to repair location. Nationally known major service station said the car was low on oil, they filled with 2 quarts. No prior oil problems, no oil or engine idiot light on dashboard was lit, no oil puddles/stains. Car returned to owner, on short drive home, the engine trouble idiot light turned on. Used code reader to find p0014 - cam shaft positioning error code. Brought to local service station, was told car needs a new engine. No outstanding recalls. Recent newspaper article stated there have been problems with 2012 Hyundai Elantra engines. Maybe locked engine is related to other known issues?.

Engine- drive chain and running tough pet firestone there’s a engine recall on 2012 Elantra.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start until several attempts later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the mechanic could not diagnose the failure. The mechanic replaced the battery, tires and performed a tune up. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

2012 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer writes in regards to unintended acceleration. The consumer stated the vehicle suddenly surged forward while being driven 1-2 mph out of a parking lot. The consumer stated the brakes were depressed, but failed. The vehicle went over a parking spot barricade, into a feild, and crashed into a bolder. The airbags did not deploy. The consumer went into shock. Suffered a cut on the hand requiring stitches. The consumer suffered an auto immune disease, severe body pains, and developed inflammation requiring treatment with prednisone.

Just bought the car a couple weeks ago for my daughter. The car was parked in a parking lot and would not start. Tried jumping it. Changed battery in key. Gas tank was full. Finally looked on internet and finally looked on line and found a lot of others had the same problem. They said to push the car from the rear. We did and it started. Afraid my daughter will be stuck at night leaving work.

Piston slap not covered but known problem.

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the valves were tapping in the engine. The dealer was contacted and the contact was informed that she needed to pay for a diagnostic test on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

A few weeks ago, I was driving my 2012 Hyundai Elantra (114,000 miles on it) and it started to sputter and I could not accelerate above 20 mph and engine light came on. There had been a similar intermittent probelm prior to this. I had it towed to my dealer and ended up with a replaced coil pack on one cylinder. On 11/4/20, I was run off the interstate by a semi because as I entered the highway, I could not accelerate beyond 20, and then 40 mph and the tacometer regisered 0. I took car back to dealer where they said that the "tech reset adapt. Values" ("valves" is what they told me verbally). Well I left with the car after the supposed "fix" and 1/2 mile from the dealership, the same DE-aclleration occured, and this time when I went back to dealership the manager had the tech run the diagnostics on original problem on his ipad and tech said the coil pack was fine. The manager then had the tech run all system computer checks and the second time around, an error pointed to the crankshaft so they ran all the computer updates, which took a good 20 minutes, and said that likely fixed the issue. I thought the issue was fixed but today, two days later, I was driving the car and the engine just stopped in the middle of the street while I was driving. I restarted the car and drove it a few miles and I noticed again that the tacometer was not working. This is the 4th time I had to take it to the dealership. I asked them why they didn't run updates when the car is in for routine maintenance and he said they only do so when a problem is noted. The initial issue almost got me killed on the highway. And according to the dealership, other drivers of Hyundai vehicles are experiencing the same issue. Someone will be killed if this safety issue isn't resolved. The issue has not been resolved as of today, 11/6/2020 regardless of what prior svc reports upload states.

Car was parked and completely off. I put the key in the ignition and turned it partway. All electronic components and headlights came on. I turned the key all the way and it would not start. There was a loud rythmic clicking and each time it clicked all the electronics flickered. Jumping the battery did not work.

The vehicle was stationary. My tire was flat on the side of the road in a desert and I turned the car off to change my tire. I tried to start my vehicle and all accessories turn on and the car unlocks with the electric key fob but the car doesn't start. Inhibitor switch is bad is faulty. It starts sometimes and doesn't start at sometimes. Many people have become stranded due to this defect and have reported it on car guru and many other Hyundai forums. Everyone believes there should be a recall for this faulty issue.

I have been experiencing failures from my speed control. It moves slow on it own regardless of how high the meter says. When braking the car shakes and then on its own it goes off and all the lights on the dashboard comes on. This has happened to me 3 times on the highway. The engine light also came on recently and now my car vibrates/ shakes when idle or when it starts.

My car is rattling when an idol. It sounds clunky, that's the best way I can describe it. It does it at a stop sign, stop light, in park and in place.

Tl- the contact's daughter owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 55 mph, when the battery warning light was illuminated and the vehicle seized. The driver was able to park on the side of the road until the road side assistance jumped the battery and was able to drive to her residence. The driver had the battery replaced. The driver continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to local dealer priority Hyundai located at 1499 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 420-5450 and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle taken to independent mechanic and was informed the alternator was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 20v393000 (equipment). The failure mileage was 130,000. Dp tl- the contact's daughter owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 55 mph, when the battery warning light was illuminated and the vehicle seized. The driver was able to park on the side of the road until the road side assistance jumped the battery and was able to drive to her residence. The driver had the battery replaced. The driver continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to local dealer priority Hyundai located at 1499 s military hwy, chesapeake, va 23320, (757) 420-5450 and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle taken to independent mechanic and was informed the alternator was needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The VIN was associated to NHTSA campaign number: 20v393000 (equipment). The failure mileage was 130,000. Dp.

Hyundai Elantra 2012 GLS shutting off while driving at low speed or at stopped, stopping, loosing control of your car at low speed no breaks or steering wheel, or speedometer after turning the car on. .

I purchased the vehicle from a person not dealer. Hyundai was mint condition. Drives smooth. Its kept up and only serviced at Hyundai. . 144,000 miles. My 3rd day having this car the engine ticks and knocks. When checking the engine I literally burned my finger touching the engine it was so hot I had a blister the car ran for 1 minute not even. I researched this and thousanda od consumers have had engine and knocking also this left me stranded in freezing weather on a country road with my born and she got rsv.

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to thornton road Hyundai (669 thornton rd, lithia springs, GA) where it was diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 1420002. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 90,000.

This vehicle I have to the mechanic several times this year and it fixed the yellow light goes off for two months or so and comes back on again. This has been going on for the past year.

Tl- the contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the engine caught on fire, due to unknown reason. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. A police report was filed. The vehicle has not been moved and continues to be parked at contact's residence. The contact called to local dealer Hyundai DE hormigueros located at carr #2 km 165. 7 bo. Lavadero, hormigueros, 00660, puerto rico, 1 787-849-6000 has been made aware of failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed as of yet. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer has been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 135,00. Dp.

Car is jerking while driving. Esc light comes on. Hesitates, low power.

~tl the contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. A few minutes after the vehicle was parked in the driveway after a trip, the sound of a horn was heard from the vehicle. Someone looked outside and saw the front end of the vehicle on fire. There was no warning indicator illuminated. Neither a fire nor a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed away and declared totaled by the insurance company. The contact sent an email to vandergriff Hyundai (817-912-5122, located at 1120 w interstate 20, arlington, TX 76017), but there was no response. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v310000 (structure). The failure mileage was 88,000. Parts distribution disconnect.