Research · 4 model years

Hyundai Elantra TouringEvery model year, 2009–2012

Across the 4 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 1,852 owner complaints for the Hyundai Elantra Touring. The 2012 model year has the most complaints (655).

01 —Model years

Hyundai Elantra Touring years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2012165545Not rated26
2011345520Not rated26
2010445549Not rated26
2009328728Not rated26
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 13, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2009287
2010455
2011455
2012655

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 13, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2012 Elantra Touring

1 campaign

Structure: frame and members

Free remedy

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012. The affected vehicles have a support bracket attached to the headliner that may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.

StructureReported Jun 10, 2014NHTSA 14V310000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 13, 2026