# Used 2012 Hyundai Elantra prices

> The average asking price for a used 2012 Hyundai Elantra is $6,449, with 120,885 miles on average, across 186 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2012) · [all Hyundai Elantra model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra.md)

- Average asking price: $6,449 (median $6,353)
- Average miles: 120,885
- For sale now: 186
- Average days listed: 96 (of 177 with a listing date)

## 2012 Hyundai Elantra prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $6,776 | 106,919 | 23 | 94 |
| Florida | $5,445 | 140,331 | 19 | 141 |
| Texas | $6,104 | 128,608 | 18 | 118 |
| Virginia | $5,747 | 128,651 | 17 | 93 |
| Illinois | $6,217 | 117,748 | 13 | 43 |
| New Jersey | $6,283 | 106,786 | 9 | 131 |
| Washington | $6,047 | 126,906 | 8 | 48 |
| Pennsylvania | $6,465 | 132,540 | 7 | 51 |
| Massachusetts | $6,109 | 114,773 | 7 | 172 |
| North Carolina | $5,696 | 129,860 | 6 | 83 |
| Ohio | $6,313 | 108,082 | 5 | 47 |
| Maryland | $8,824 | 75,659 | 5 | 83 |
| Georgia | $6,622 | 98,791 | 5 | 54 |

## Other Hyundai Elantra years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2026](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2026.md) | $24,626 | 940 | 16,907 |
| [2025](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2025.md) | $20,835 | 27,888 | 3,378 |
| [2024](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2024.md) | $19,209 | 40,419 | 2,259 |
| [2023](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2023.md) | $18,461 | 47,406 | 1,758 |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2022.md) | $16,815 | 62,959 | 541 |
| [2021](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2021.md) | $15,478 | 69,069 | 608 |
| [2020](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2020.md) | $13,601 | 67,500 | 1,347 |
| [2019](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2019.md) | $11,591 | 87,669 | 661 |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2018.md) | $11,037 | 93,304 | 747 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2017.md) | $9,636 | 100,201 | 902 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2016.md) | $8,673 | 100,714 | 364 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2015.md) | $7,777 | 110,179 | 245 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2014.md) | $7,352 | 115,435 | 231 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2013.md) | $6,757 | 118,815 | 583 |
| **2012** | $6,449 | 120,885 | 186 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2011.md) | $5,952 | 129,278 | 81 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2010.md) | $5,597 | 115,556 | 116 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2009.md) | $5,145 | 134,182 | 38 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2008.md) | $5,222 | 116,589 | 44 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2007.md) | $4,344 | 138,735 | 28 |
| [2006](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2006.md) | $5,109 | 97,210 | 17 |
| [2005](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2005.md) | $5,014 | 152,238 | 12 |
| [2004](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2004.md) | $5,747 | 94,187 | 2 |
| [2003](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2003.md) | $4,748 | 155,346 | 6 |
| [2002](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2002.md) | $4,272 | 101,761 | 5 |
| [2001](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2001.md) | $4,663 | 158,682 | 3 |
| [2000](https://ottoquest.com/models/hyundai-elantra/2000.md) | $3,900 | 64,000 | 1 |

## Recalls · 4

NHTSA, this model year.

- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (Sep 22, 2023): 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 result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL (Jul 2, 2020): 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.
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) (Dec 23, 2015): 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 instrument cluster.
- STRUCTURE (Apr 1, 2013): 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.

## Used 2012 Hyundai Elantra prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2012 Hyundai Elantra?

Used 2012 Hyundai Elantras for sale at U.S. dealers ask $6,449 on average (half ask less than $6,353), across 186 cars. The cars for sale have 120,885 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### Where is a used 2012 Hyundai Elantra cheapest?

Among states with at least 10 for sale, Florida has the lowest average asking price, $5,445 across 19 cars with 140,331 miles on average, and California the highest, $6,776 across 23 with 106,919 miles on average. Part of a gap between states is mileage and trim, not the state.

### How long are used 2012 Hyundai Elantras for sale?

The 177 for sale with a listing date have been listed 96 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra compare with the 2011 and 2013?

The 2012 asks $6,449 on average with 120,885 miles; the 2011 asks $5,952 with 129,278 miles, and the 2013 asks $6,757 with 118,815 miles.

### Does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

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