2012 Hyundai Elantra visibility/wiper problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have constantly had problems with the airbag light going on & off for simply no reason driving the road. Also the windshield sensor light keeps going off making it unsafe to drive at night. I am am a senior citizen & I have to work and I keep going back & forth with my mechanic paying extensive…”
filed Sep 30, 2025
“Problem with the braking system brakes fail! Piñon is junk Wipers shot Engine has always sounded like it was its last ride Won’t shift then the rpm’s go up Sometimes gotta use the safety lock key to get it in gear”
filed Jan 9, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Elantra | 5 | 5% |
| 2022 Elantra | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 Elantra | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Elantra | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 Elantra | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 Elantra | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Elantra | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Elantra | 19 | 1% |
| 2011 Elantra | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 Elantra | 1 | 0% |
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.