2012 Hyundai Elantra Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 8
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall: my car will rev the engine really high over and over again on its own rather than idle while in park. Also while in drive and the break pressed, the engine will rev on its own likes its trying to move forward without me pressing the gas pedal. This is dangerous. This has happened on multiple occassions not just what is noted below.
ODI 11129458
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My 2012 hyundai elantra began having acceleration problems for the past 6 to 9 months. As i step on the gas at approximately 30 to 40 mph the automobile kicks, bucks and does not accelerate as intended. My hyundai dealer replaced the fuel pump/assembly ($700) and it seemed to get worse.failure to accelerate as expected is a danger if you are trying to enter a busy highway or trying to get out of the way of another…
ODI 11032936
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving engine light came on and car started running very rough. Took car to dealer and they found multiple cylinders injectors leaking down fouling plugs. Needed fuel induction kit and a fuel injector kit. Total cost $548.85. *tr
ODI 10934880
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
My car accelerate on its own without me pressing on the gas randomly. Some days it drives normally and other days i can feel the car accelerating on its own. It was so bad 2 days ago that when i got off the highway it was trying to accelerate into the car in front of me at a red light. I had by foot on the brake and the car was revving to 5000 rpms. I took it to hyundai who could not find a problem but charged me…
ODI 10836925
Fuel/Propulsion System
Car would not start at all from overnight rest in our driveway. Called the hyundai assurance line, they sent a tow truck for a battery jump, tow truck driver started the car without a jump by repeatedly pressing the gas pedal as he turned the key. He said it looked like the car was not getting enough gas and that he'd seen this many times before on runs for elantras. Research suggests this is the 2nd leading cause…
ODI 10786268
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Car would not start. After multiple attempts at turning key, it finally started. Lights and horn functioned properly, but i replaced the battery anyway. Car would still not start on first few attempts. Engine would not turn over at all, then after several attempts at turning key, it would start, as if nothing was wrong. Brought it to dealer, they said they cleaned out some parts of the engine and updated the…
ODI 10681634
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
I have had multiple instances where my car has trouble starting, or will not start at all. Beginning in 2012, when the car had to be towed to the local dealer (tustin hyundai - patterson's) as it wouldn't start. The dealer had the car for roughly three weeks straight, and could not find a problem, so they decided to replace the fuel pump system. Then again in february 2013, my car still had issues starting properly,…
ODI 10641873
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