2012 Hyundai Elantra Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?
141 owners have reported engine problems on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 22% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 45,000–98,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
141 complaints 22% of all 2012 complaints 70,000 miles typical
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (104 of 141). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by Elantra year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. See all 4 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Hyundai Elantra problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Hyundai Elantra engine problems?
Complaints most often name the engine.
At what mileage do 2012 Hyundai Elantra engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 45,000–98,000 miles. The middle value is about 70,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Hyundai Elantra engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which Elantra year has the most engine complaints?
The 2017 Elantra, with 292 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.