2012 Hyundai Elantra Review

2012 Hyundai Elantra is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 178.30 in length and 56.50 in height. Made in South Korea, 2012 Hyundai Elantra has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,195 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2012 Hyundai Elantra. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 12.80 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 29 of gasoline in the city and 29 on highways.

Make: Hyundai
Model: Elantra
Trims Available: 3
Location: SOUTH KOREA
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $15,195 USD
MPG: 29 City / 40 HWY
Tires: 195/65R15
Tank Size: 13 gallon

Hyundai Elantra 2012 Trims

2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 29 City / 40 HWY

2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS A/T

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 29 City / 40 HWY

2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS M/T

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 29 City / 40 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • KMHDH4AE0CU356260
  • KMHDH4AE1CU425750

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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Not Rated
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Not Rated
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Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V393000 started on /Date(1593662400000-0400)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

Consequence: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

Recall 13V115000 started on /Date(1364788800000-0400)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

Consequence: If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.

Recall 15V871000 started on /Date(1450846800000-0500)/.

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

Consequence: If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.

FAQ

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The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 Hyundai Elantra so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 Hyundai Elantra is lower than $10,223.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Hyundai Elantra that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Hyundai All models of 2012

Hyundai Accent

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Azera

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Elantra

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Elantra Touring

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Equus

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Genesis

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Genesis Coupe

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Santa Fe

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Sonata

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Tucson

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Veloster

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Hyundai Veracruz

$15,195 - $20,445
29 City / 40 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

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