2012 Hyundai Elantra wheels problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2012 Hyundai Elantra — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had my car since 201. I brought it brand new. In that time, I have had to replace the tire sensors (TPMS) on my tires multiple times. They keep failing or something is wrong with the system. Even after brand new tires (and sensors) the warning fault light on the dash illuminates…”
filed Jan 22, 2026
“Driver side wheel baron was scrubbing together and brake fluid was leaking I lost speed can't go over 35 miles on the speedometer my airbag light is on on the dashboard, abs, the car with 2 lines and tire along with engine sign is on I look up for recall and it listed everything my 2012 Hyundai…”
filed Dec 10, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Elantra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Elantra | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 Elantra | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Elantra | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 Elantra | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 Elantra | 4 | 2% |
| 2018 Elantra | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Elantra | 14 | 2% |
| 2016 Elantra | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 Elantra | 7 | 3% |
| 2014 Elantra | 8 | 2% |
| 2013 Elantra | 75 | 6% |
| 2011 Elantra | 18 | 4% |
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.