2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 5% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While on a trip engine light came on and transmission started to slip. Dealer told me it was cheap gas, which I just filled up with mobil gas. Also I just changed oil and told it was caused by a pint overfill. They must have put on computer and adjusted specs and turned engine light off. I lost 5 miles to gallon, also doesn't shift just right. I read some complaints on internet about transmission trouble on my touring model. They stopped making the model in 2012? The dealer was in cocoa beach fl. Car bought at dealer new in npw fl. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671757, filed 2015-01, 12,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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