2012 Hyundai Elantra electronic stability control (esc) problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electronic stability control (esc) on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall for the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) System; however, the failure recurred, and the ESC warning light illuminated. Additionally, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle…”
filed Jan 30, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while stopped for a traffic light and attempting to drive off after the light changed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle…”
filed Nov 3, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or…Campaign 15V871000 · Dec 23, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Elantra | 9 | 1% |
| 2016 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Elantra | 12 | 3% |
| 2013 Elantra | 46 | 4% |
| 2011 Elantra | 34 | 8% |
| 2010 Elantra | 12 | 3% |
| 2009 Elantra | 10 | 4% |
| 2008 Elantra | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.