2012 Hyundai Elantra Safety Ratings

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra earned a 5-star overall NHTSA NCAP safety rating. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance. Per-trim scores and active safety features (ESC, FCW, LDW) are listed below. For the specific VIN's open recalls and accident history, see vincheck.it.com/recalls and vincheck.it.com/check-vin.

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating based on government crash tests. NHTSA's NCAP program tests frontal impact, side impact, and rollover resistance using standardized procedures, with star ratings reflecting occupant protection.

2012 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release

Overall5 / 5
Overall front crash4 / 5
Front crash, driver side5 / 5
Front crash, passenger side4 / 5
Overall side crash5 / 5
Side crash, driver side4 / 5
Side crash, passenger side5 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover4 / 5
Rollover possibility10.9%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningNo
Lane departure warningNo

2012 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release

Overall4 / 5
Overall front crash3 / 5
Front crash, driver side5 / 5
Front crash, passenger side2 / 5
Overall side crash5 / 5
Side crash, driver side4 / 5
Side crash, passenger side5 / 5
Side pole crash5 / 5
Rollover4 / 5
Rollover possibility11.0%
Electronic stability controlStandard
Forward collision warningNo
Lane departure warningNo

2012 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD

Rollover possibility0.0%
Electronic stability controlNo
Forward collision warningNo
Lane departure warningNo

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall NHTSA safety rating for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has an overall NHTSA NCAP rating of 5 stars based on government crash testing. NHTSA tests cover frontal crash, side crash, and rollover resistance.

Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra safer than competitors?

Compare the 2012 Hyundai Elantra's 5-star overall rating to similar Hyundai models below. Higher star ratings reflect better occupant protection in standardized federal crash tests.

Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have crash test data for all trims?

NHTSA tests representative trims and applies the rating to the broader configuration. Specific trims with different airbag, seat, or structural designs may differ — see the per-trim breakdown.

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