The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2012 Hyundai Elantra, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Side Curtain Air Bag Improper Deployment

    NHTSA #PE12012

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Headliner Bracket Detachment

    NHTSA #EA12008

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

    NHTSA #AQ23002

    Status:
    PENDING

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  5. INVESTIGATION: Throttle control system vulnerabilities

    NHTSA #DP21003

    Status:
    CLOSED

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