2012 Hyundai Elantra Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 38
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 38 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- stability control · 19 records
- electronic stability · 17 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- warning light · 5 records
- parking brake · 4 records
- diagnosed repaired · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Exterior Lighting
This vehicle i have to the mechanic several times this year and it fixed the yellow light goes off for two months or so and comes back on again. This has been going on for the past year.
ODI 11278494
Electronic Stability Control
Parking brake warning light indicator on the dash board display: the parking brake warning light does not always display when the parking brake is engaged. This problem is intermittent and often causes a problem with driving. When the light does not display while the parking brake is indeed "on" the driver is not alerted by the warning light and expects to be able to drive the vehicle in the drive or reverse…
ODI 11222438
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car is jerking while driving. Esc light comes on. Hesitates, low power.
ODI 11208458
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Takata recall for my hyundai elantra 2012. Found the recall on credit karma. Brakes
ODI 11183574
Electronic Stability Control
Stabilizer warning light is on. Took to dealership for diagnosis and they found that the steering angle sensor has shorted out.
ODI 11165219
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 10 mph, the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise while making a right turn and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the electronic stability control and power steering indicators illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to hyundai of new port richey (3936 us highway 19, new port richey,…
ODI 11122676
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
The brakes lights and front passenger lights are always going. Apparently, its happening with many hyundai customers, there forum written online about these same issues all the time. I've had to replace over 30 bulbs in 4 years.
ODI 11120984
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
Well i bought the car used and later found out it had a recall on it.... Sometimes when i press the breaks it seem like it flooding and be pulling to the right and making noises underneath near tires.. It also have a sensor lights on.
ODI 11115645
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Engine
While in motion, car jolts as traction control light blinks as well as the engine malfunction light. Engine then shuts off. This has happened multiple times over a 2 month period, at a variety of speeds and on both highway and city streets.
ODI 11048688
Brake Lights · Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving approximately 35 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the exterior brake lights failed to illuminate. The contact drove the vehicle to an auto part store, but the employee could not determine what fuse the vehicle needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control). The…
ODI 10985859
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. When the contact started the vehicle, the esc indicator illuminated. While driving and accelerating, the vehicle pulled to the left and right and seemed to lose power. The vehicle was taken to dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000.
ODI 10967620
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Occasionally while traveling on the highway - any speed from 50-70 mph - the electronic stability control light will flash, even though there are no adverse conditions. While the light is flashing, i can feel that my left rear brake is applied, causing me to have to correct the course of the car. I do not feel safe in this car anymore. This did not start happening until after i received the recall service associated…
ODI 10955743
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes · Steering
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 [redacted] 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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10944231
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Sold a lemon law buyback car without my knowledge. From what i understand i was to sign a document stating that i new that i was purchasing a lemon law buyback car. I did not find out until i went to get the plates for my car and they showed me the title. I contacted the dealership and basically my loss their gain. May 2015 had to replace hose and have a/c recharged costing almost $300 july 2015 had to have both…
ODI 10939521
Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 30 mph, the electronic stability control warning indicator illuminated. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. Prior to the crash, the vehicle accelerated independently. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tie rod was bent and…
Crash reported
ODI 10927256
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* 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…
ODI 10919021
Electronic Stability Control
My vehicle was affected by nhtsa campaign number: 15v871000. The local hyundai dealer performed campaign # 133 on 04/14/16, at which time a y yaw rate sensor rep/hecu upd was (corrected). On that date, the odometer reading was: 53,768. Prior to having this re-calibration i had experienced no noticeable issues regarding the braking system. After the recall was performed by the dealer, on six (x6) separate occasions,…
ODI 10872239
Electronic Stability Control
Re: nhtsa 15v871000 based on the hyundai safety recall, i went to two dealerships and still have a glowing esc dash light and an unresolved safety problem. Each did a free "calibration" of a "steering" sensor and told me a "yaw" sensor would have to be replaced at my expense for over $1200. The nhtsa remedy said "dealers will verify the proper operation of the esc sensors .... Free of charge". Please note "sensors"…
ODI 10854959
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts…
ODI 10852213
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and the electronic stability control light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,500.
ODI 10851333
Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact stated that the brake system failed to engage while driving 50 mph in rainy conditions. The contact crashed into an embankment. The stability control warning light illuminated. The contact suffered injuries to the back and arms that required medical attention. A police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10850428
Electronic Stability Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai elantra. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v871000 (electronic stability control) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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.
ODI 10839681
Electronic Stability Control
While driving on a major highway in normal non slick road conditions, my vehicles esc light began to blink. Unexpectedly, and without my foot depressing the brakes, my vehicle decelerated from 55mph to 20mph. The front left tire ceased to rotate and torque was lost to the engine. The car was turned off and back on again and i immediately turned off the esc system and drove home. That evening i received the notice…
ODI 10838125
Electronic Stability Control
The esc system did not help prevent and may have even caused my car accident. There has also been a recall on my yaw-rate sensor, which is the key component to the esc system...updated 05-19-16 *bf on march 2, 2016, hyundai national customer care refused the consumers request to have the vehicle tested in its post accident condition. On march 26, 2016, southern states hyundai of raleigh replaced the yaw-rate sensor…
Crash reported
ODI 10854049
Electronic Stability Control
Nhtsa campaign number: 15v871000 - same situation 2012 hyundai elantra - engine breaks automatically while on the interstate. Car seems to break (slow down) in bursts while trying to accelerate even on roads with speeds under 40mph. Has been a intermittent issue since january. Dealer agrees it is an ebs/ yaw system problem but will not fix it with the recall of nhtsa campaign number: 15v871000, even though we have a…
ODI 10870743