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KMHDB8AEXCU157970 — 2012 Hyundai Elantra — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Gl/Gls/Gls Sport/L

Lot #12330019 · VIN KMHDB8AEXCU157970

🇺🇸 IAAIFrontKeys includedSold

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What does the damage type «Front» mean

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12330019

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 3 820 USDRepair estimate: 3 899 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine520 627 ₴≈ 11 663 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT3 903 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN KMHDB8AEXCU157970 history

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NEW#12330019You are here

IAAI

Apr 3, 2026

SoldPrice unknown

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Hyundai Elantra 2012

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 674. Of these — crashes: 49, fires: 12.

Most-reported systems

Engine
140
Electrical System
129
Air Bags
128
Service Brakes
99
Steering
90
Suspension
51

Official recalls

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 instrument cluster.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will verify the proper operation of the ESC sensors, and update the ESC system's calibration, free of charge. The recall began June 6, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 137.
NHTSA campaign: 15V871000
Air Bags
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.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The safety recall began during April 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 109.
NHTSA campaign: 13V115000
Equipment
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.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

Source: NHTSA (USA). This is model-level statistics, not a report on this specific car.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring Gl/Gls/Gls Sport/L

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