# 2012 HYUNDAI ELANTRA — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1836510` · 2022-08-27 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** ELANTRA
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
Car accelerated/surged when foot released from the gas pedal. Happened three separate instances. Last instance smashed into wall and damaged front bumper. Car so scary to drive we towed it to dealer.  Replaced throttle sensor for $400.   Related to NTSA OID 11439675
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