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2012 Hyundai Elantra

4 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Park outside Service brakes

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 1,649,478 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V651000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Electrical

An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 272,126 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V393000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Electronic stability control (esc)

If the one or more of the brakes are inappropriately applied, control of the vehicle may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrument cluster.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 155,000 vehicles affected Read campaign 15V871000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 186,250 vehicles affected Read campaign 13V115000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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