2012 Hyundai Elantra stability control problems
Owners reported stability control problems in 44 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When stability control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 stability control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brakes failed and the contact crashed the vehicle into a pole. The air bags did not deploy without warning. The contact sustained knee and chest injuries, but medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed.
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
Other problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
- Engine 141 complaints
- Electrical system 126 complaints
- Air bags 124 complaints
- Brakes 101 complaints
- Steering 88 complaints
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 40 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints