NHTSA Complaint #11034363 — 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11034363
Vehicle	2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	April 1, 2017
Date Filed	October 18, 2017
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER (HENDERSON HYUNDAI, 46 N BOULDER HWY, HENDERSON, NC 89015) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS CLOGGED AND THE VEHICLE HAD AN OIL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

Related Complaints for the 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

Other EXTERIOR LIGHTING Complaints

#11674664 — July 18, 2025 — The brake pedal stopper pad broke and fell off which resulted in the brake lights remaining illuminated the entire ti...

#11482119 — August 30, 2022 — The same issue that caused recall of these vehicles for several models years, such as this campaign: 2013-2014 Hyunda...

#11350040 — August 18, 2020 — THE DASH CONSOLE CONTINUES TO GO GO OUT TO THE POINT THE ODOMETER, SPEED , MILEAGE AND OTHER INSTRUMENT PANEL INFORMA...

#11312007 — February 28, 2020 — CLICKING/THUMBING NOISE WHEN YOU TURN STEERING WHEEL EITHER WAY. WAS TOLD STEERING COUPLING ISSUE, COST APPROX. $600 ...

#11278494 — November 6, 2019 — THIS VEHICLE I HAVE TO THE MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES THIS YEAR AND IT FIXED THE YELLOW LIGHT GOES OFF FOR TWO MONTHS OR ...

Recent Complaints for the 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

#11717574 — ENGINE — February 12, 2026 — Car check engine light illuminated and car began shaking and stalled at 79284 miles. Local mechanic said engine was d...

#11713946 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — January 28, 2026 — The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrumen...

#11712705 — WHEELS — January 22, 2026 — I have had my car since 201. I brought it brand new. In that time, I have had to replace the tire sensors (TPMS) on...

#11704352 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — December 10, 2025 — Driver side wheel baron was scrubbing together and brake fluid was leaking I lost speed can't go over 35 miles on the...

#11704352 — SERVICE BRAKES — December 10, 2025 — Driver side wheel baron was scrubbing together and brake fluid was leaking I lost speed can't go over 35 miles on the...