2012 HYUNDAI Elantra GLS(Middle grade) — VIN 5NPDH4AE4CH127501
VIN 5NPDH4AE4CH127501 decodes to a 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra GLS(Middle grade) sedan/saloon with a 1.8L engine, assembled in ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
2012 HYUNDAI Elantra GLS(Middle grade) specifications decoded from VIN 5NPDH4AE4CH127501
| VIN | 5NPDH4AE4CH127501 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 |
| Make | HYUNDAI |
| Model | Elantra |
| Trim / series | GLS(Middle grade) |
| Body style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Engine | 1.8L |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Doors | 4 |
| GVWR | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| Plant of assembly | ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Manufacturer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC (HATCI) |
| Vehicle type | PASSENGER CAR |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 15V871000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC): Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Elantra vehicles manufactured October 29, 2010, to October 25, 2011. Due to an electronic stability control (ESC) sensor malfunction, the brakes for one or more wheels may be applied unexpectedly and the engine power may be reduced. These symptoms will be accompanied by illumination of the ESC indicator lamp in the instrum
- 13V115000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW: Hyundai Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured from November 12, 2010, through March 5, 2013. A support bracket attached to the headliner may become displaced during a side curtain airbag deployment.
- 20V393000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
- 23V651000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can re
How to check VIN 5NPDH4AE4CH127501 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 5NPDH4AE4CH127501 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 5NPDH4AE4CH127501 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 2012, HYUNDAI, Elantra, Sedan/Saloon, 1.8L — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
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What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 5NPDH4AE4CH127501?
VIN 5NPDH4AE4CH127501 is a 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra GLS(Middle grade) built in ALABAMA, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 HYUNDAI Elantra model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 5NPDH4AE4CH127501?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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