1. Hyundai Elantra
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Service Brakes

2012 Hyundai Elantra Service Brakes Problems

29
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 29 stored complaint records:

  • 5 indicate a crash
  • 5 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • stability control · 8 records
  • electronic stability · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi8
1–30k mi7
100–150k mi3
60–100k mi3
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 12, 2014 · 30,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes

    Driver attempting to brake but the brake system failed and hit another car, also upon impact the airbags did not deployed to protect the driver considering how severely the front area of the car were damaged. 2 days prior to the accident, car was not starting, was jumped- start and vehicle was brought to hyundai service and they did not see anything wrong. *tr

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10569243

  • August 13, 2012

    Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes

    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…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10837566

  • June 17, 2012 · 4,273 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes

    Car lurched, engine shut off. Car became uncontrollable and all the warning lights on the dash lit up. Eventually managed to get to side of road where the transmission locked into place. Electrical system was still functional but car was completely unresponsive. Occurred again 800 miles later after "repair" both incidents nearly caused accidents. *tr

    ODI 10470002

  • February 16, 2012 · 20 miles

    Fuel/Propulsion System · Service Brakes · Steering

    I bought a brand new 2012 hyundai elantra on feb. 10, 2012. Within several weeks i noticed the gas disappearing so quickly so i began filling the tank and taking pictures. I bought this particular vehicle due to the fact it advertised 40 mi. Gal on highway and 29 city. I took it to the dealership, i was told to fill car and reset trip and drive on highway. I did as they said on several occasions before going back.…

    ODI 10481566

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Hyundai Elantra.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.