2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS
KMHDB8AE9CU138598
Vehicle history report for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS (VIN KMHDB8AE9CU138598). Black. 52,147 mi reported. Registered in Az. 1 open safety recall. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring.
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Safety recalls 1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012. The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 655 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 655
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES
The brake pedal stopper pad broke and fell off which resulted in the brake lights remaining illuminated the entire time the car was driving, which is very hazardous. I am not sure how long it had been broken for before I realized that this dangerous condition was occurring. The brake lights remained on even after the car was turned off. I had to tape a piece…
NHTSA ODI #11674664SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS and air bag warning lights were intermittently 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 contact stated that an unk…
NHTSA ODI #11667394UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At first the car was fine when I bought if off some random guy and it drove a little rough but was good for the mean time. A month into driving the car I come to realize that the timing change needed to be replaced since it would keep turning off on its own in idle. As I was changing gears on the car after the a month of the repair from drive to reverse I re…
NHTSA ODI #11635758UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown I have two urgent recall warnings on my vehicle and am unable to park near building structures according to the recall instructions.
NHTSA ODI #11629779STEERING,WHEELS
My steering wheel started making loud rattling and clunking noise. This happened when I turned or slowed down or went over a bump. It got worse very quickly. I suddenly could not steer at all. So I ran into a pole. Thankfully it wasn't another car or a person. Many people have this same issue. This needs to be recalled ASAP. It's either the pinion and rack i…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11628690UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
I took my car into Burns Hyundai (Marlton, NJ) for the ABS recall on [XXX], and while leaving the lot, my car doors began locking/unlocking when I braked or accelerated... I called them and took it back on the 10/09 and I was told they did everything correctly and I would have to PAY to have my vehicle diagnosed for THEIR error. I then took my car to Meinek…
NHTSA ODI #11626130STEERING
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly after the steering wheel briefly jerked back and forth, requiring increased effort to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became…
NHTSA ODI #11625251ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
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…
NHTSA ODI #11622776+ 647 more complaints on record.
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Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring have any open safety recalls?
Yes — 1 open NHTSA safety recall is on record for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring. Recall repairs are carried out free by any franchised dealer; see the recall details above.
What is a fair price for a 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring?
Comparable 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring listings run roughly $7,000–$12,100, typically around $9,677 (from 44 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring at about 26 mpg combined (23 city / 30 highway).
Data last checked 21 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.