general problems of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra - part 2

73 problems related to service brakes 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.

36 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2023

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 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

37 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

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 unavailable. 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

38 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

Recall 23v651000 was issued over 8 months ago and there is still no remedy other than to not park our cars in the garage. Maybe they are hoping our cars will rust and we'll dispose of them before they have to fix the problem. Why is NHTSA allowing this to go on for so long? what is it that you are not telling consumers? does NHTSA have any teeth?.

39 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

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 unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

40 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

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 of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

41 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

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 of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.  .

42 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/22/2023

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 of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

43 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while depressing the brake pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was a short circuit in the engine wiring. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was shaking while driving above 50 mph. The contact then 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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. 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. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

44 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

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 local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, Hyundai 112 (2114 NY-112, medford, NY 11763), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

45 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2023

The contact owns as 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 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 and opened a case. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

46 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2023

The contact’s friend owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact’s friend 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 while the friend was leaving the store and driving out of a parking space, the friend heard a noise coming from the engine and observed black smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The contacts friend attempted to put the vehicle in park but was unsuccessful. While driving at 5 mph, the front of the vehicle struck the curb and stopped. No warning light was illuminated. There were no injuries. The fire department and police department arrived on the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact stated the fire department and police department filed incident reports. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

47 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2023

The car was driven by my family. They narrowly missed a collision with another automobile. The breaks went out. The car was taken to a repair garage and, upon inspection, found the break line was rusted completely into allowing the break fluid to escape. I had the car towed to a Hyundai dealer in clearwater florida and got the same report. Hyundai has a service recall for underbody corrosion and has recalled nearly 300,000 vehicles in canada to replace this problem. But now Hyundai is telling me this isn’t covered by them. This is a server safety problem with no brakes and a possible gas line explosion. I would like this problem correct before possible lives are destroyed. I hav email correspondence to back up this claim. Hyundai case number 21706044. March 14, 2023 — a Hyundai brake line recall involves more than 295,000 vehicles because the brake lines under the vehicles can corrode, fail and leak brake fluid. A driver may suddenly find out their brakes aren't working correctly, or maybe not at all. The current Hyundai brake line recall has been announced for canada only and includes these models and model years. 2011-2016 Hyundai Elantra 2011-2016 Hyundai equus 2009-2014 Hyundai genesis 2010-2016 Hyundai genesis coupe 2013-2018 Hyundai santa fe 2010-2011 Hyundai tucson 2012-2017 Hyundai veloster transport canada didn't announce more details about the brake line leak recall, and to date a Hyundai brake line recall has not been announced for u. S. Vehicle owners. Hyundai didn't say when the brake fluid leak recall will begin, but Hyundai dealerships will inspect the underbody brake lines and apply an anti-corrosion treatment. However, it's possible Hyundai may need to replace the brake lines. Canadian owners who have questions about the Hyundai brake line recall should call 888-216-2626 and ask about transport canada recall number 2023125. Thanks.

48 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2023

Start out brake pedal is very stiff and have to push pedal to much to engage gear selector, then as you are driving when let off accelerator pedal vehicle slows down to fast like something is engaging the brakes on the rotor.

49 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2023

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 contact stated that she opened the hood, and she saw fire. The contact stated that she went across the street and called 911. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle and the dash board burned. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire department report and a police report were filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot, where it was totaled. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v651000 ( service brakes, hydraulic) that she related to the failure. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

50 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2022

The same issue that caused recall of these vehicles for several models years, such as this campaign: 2013-2014 Hyundai Elantra (MD/ud, jk, gd) brake pedal stopper replacement (recall campaign 170), is occurring in this 2012 vehicle, which does not yet have this recall. The brake pedal stopper pad has deteriorated. I am reprinting the language of the above referenced recall as it exactly explains the safety issue with this vehicle. "the brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released. This will allow the brake lights to remain illuminated continuously. It can also allow the shift lever to be moved without depressing the brake pedal, or activate the engine management brake pedal override feature. ".

51 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2020

1 month after purchasing the car brakes messed up then rodors then bearings. Airbag and engine light came on and wheel light. I put over 1000 and $200 in this car within four months.

52 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving and depressed the brake pedal, it went to the floor causing the distastance to be extended. As a result, the contact rearended another vehicle. No warning light illuminated. The contact and the other driver did not sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to tow impound lot due to the radiator was leaking and was unable to drive. The dealer nor manufacture were contacted. The failure mileage was appproximately 100. Aw.

53 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2020

Tl- the contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, when the seized and another vehicle rear ended her vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact did not have any injuries or seek medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance adjuster deemed the vehicle was loss. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of unknown. Dp.

54 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2019

Stability control malfunction, I lose control and the brake applied unexpectedly and the crash my car I am ok but I have damage in my car. I went to dealer for this recall and they did not fixed now I dont know if they are going to pay for it.

55 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/27/2019

I honestly believe I was ripped off for this vehicle I’ve been having to replace one thing after another since I’d gotten it. The brake system on the front passenger side seems to keep grabbing when I’m not even touching the brake. Every time I change the brakes only the front passenger side gets worn down way more then the others. I was thinking it was brake drag, but I litteraly greased my brakes and guide pens then it started making the squeeking noise again when I wasn’t touching the brake. It also compromises my engines functions. My engine lags out and I have a feeling it’s putting more torque into the engine and transmission than it was supposed to, and now is causing problems in them. It causes safety issues because the brakes are one of the most important systems on a vehicle it can cause me a bad accident if the caliper becomes to worn from heat damage, because it excessively is putting pressure on it. I haven’t taken it to the dealership to recreate the issue yet, but I did mention it in the very beginning because I had suspicions of my vehicle having problems, but they said they couldn’t find anything when they ran the VIN. They didn’t actually test my vehicle which was what I needed. My check engine light has been on.

56 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2019

Takata recall. I bought this car from the original owner in 2016 around the time a recal for it went out and I didn't know until today. My car sometimes takes two times to actually start. I turn key and have to either hold it or stop and do it again. My car hydroplanes extremely easily compared to other vehicles. Normally it is only a second besides the time I rear ended someone with no bad weather then another while it was raining and I lost complete control and thank god no one was around me and I am used to the vehicle so I could gain control again truly a miracle. Other smaller issues I ignore.

57 Service Brakes 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.

58 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Takata recall for my Hyundai Elantra 2012. Found the recall on credit karma. Brakes.

59 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/18/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that when that they have to depress the gas pedal with full force in order to get the vehicle to stop. The contact also stated the air bag light on light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to 7665 GA-85, riverdale, GA 30274 but they did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 120,000. Am.

60 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2018

While driving at 35 mph on left lane, engine suddenly died and car skidded a little because brake was deployed automatically or the wheel locked. It made 2 braking/skidding sound. Then suddenly I was able to steer again and position the car to the right for safety. Engine wont turn on. Burning smell and some smoke maybe from locked brake? car towed to nearest Hyundai shop.

61 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2018

2012 Hyundai Elantra collision to drivers side door. Drivers side and drivers airbags did not deploy.

62 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/17/2018

I have had a few incidents where my car sudden accelerates when I am not pressing the accelerator.

63 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2018

My steering is loose and the wheel clunks and rattles. Sometimes it feels like the steering wheel will come right off. I can hit the slightest bump and it will rattle and shake like I ran over a huge pot hole. Also, when I'm driving the car will suddenly slow down and whine like I hit the brakes even when I didn't. I was almost rear-ended when I hit the gas but the car decided it wanted to suddenly slow down a few seconds later. There is something terribly wrong here. The engine is also making a ticking/knocking noise when warming up. This happens daily.

64 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/23/2017

Each time I hit the brakes then release I hear a clicking sound from the brake paddle that makes me nervous that something may be wrong. This happens every time I use the breaks when driving.

65 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2017

I just crashed this car yesterday, 01/09/2017 on rt. 724 between birdsboro, PA and gibraltar, PA. I was driving with a 50-55 mph on a 55 mph road going to work with almost no traffic. I was driving in a straight line when it happened, I was not even turning. The sky was clear and no distractions. Suddenly, the car wheels went left and right and then all the way to the left taking me to opposite side of the road and crashing the car in a ditch then flipping on the driver's side(I attached pictures). My trials to turn it back to the right all failed. Emt came and were able to get me out. I almost got killed. I don't drink or smoke. I heard of several incidents like this about the steering in Elantra. The car has only 56000 miles on it. I believe the problem is with steering. I felt like there was no steering at all. Hyundai motors should be held liable for such faults in their cars and affected owners should be compensated. I don't want to drive Hyundai again. (the picture showing the tire marks was taken a few hours after the crash. It shows that the road was clear and clean).

66 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle braked independently and caused the electronic stability control warning indicator to illuminate. After the vehicle was parked, the brakes seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic stability control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

67 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2015

Problem : esc light flashes while driving, some time makes rumbling noise , power loss, feel like car in neutral, steering felt lock, sudden break and creates unsafe condition. Not all symptoms come up same time but one of them while light flashing. Details : 1. First time happened in June/July 2015 contacted dealer. Since dealer cannot replicate they did test drive and felt everything normal. I drove 1 year scarred but issue didn't occurred 2. Few weeks ago this problem resurfaced dealer repeated same story but wanted to drive with me which is pending. While normal driving it happened and this time it was recorded on my cellphone to show as proof because in test drive it may or may not happen. I feel company and dealer not working closely and someone can cause serious issue of safety. I request to look into this reaching out to company and address this issue. I cannot upload video let me know if you need. Just loading a picture.

68 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle would sway to the left and the right instead of driving steady. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brakes felt spongy. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.

69 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/09/2015

Vehicle accelerated on it's own, and applying break pressure only slowed vehicle but kept accelerating. Hyundai reports no issues, yet this incident is all over the internet doing searches on Hyundai. Hyundai reports no recalls. When car placed in park mode, rpm shot to maximum of 8 and stayed there. When placed car back in drive, car rpm went to 2 and car wants to accelerate fast. Please NHTSA, apply pressure for recall for this very unsafe condition on a vehicle.

70 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2014

I was driving in dry weather and on normal road conditions when the esc light begin to blink for no apparent reason. I could not accelerate when this occurred, and then the vehicle brakes locked up. Luckily, I was entering onto a on ramp and the vehicle skidded to a stop onto the shoulder. If this would have occurred while traveling at a higher rate of speed it could have been very dangerous. I had the vehicle towed to a nearby Hyundai dealership for review of the issue.



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