2012 Model Year

Hyundai Accent

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
151
Recalls
0
Crashes
13
Severe
32

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the clutch pedal traveled to the floorboard and t...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, th...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Jul 2025

UNKNOWN. I THINK THE ABS MODULE LIGHT APPEARED INSTANTLY ON THE DASHBOARD. IT'S THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES THAT AREN'T WORKING. I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY H...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE Fire
Apr 2025

On the [XXX], my 2012 Hyundai Accent caught fire in the engine compartment and engulfed in flames. Right before the fire started, smoke came out of th...

Electrical System
Apr 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehic...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side tire suddenly became flat. Th...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE Fire
Feb 2025

The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after the vehicle was occupied and parked in the residence, the contact started the...

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Dec 2024

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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2024

I am very unsatisfied with the fact that I have to get my oil changed 1 every month, due to burning oil as well as hard ride. My car will not pass ins...

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle...

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Summary

The 2012 Hyundai Accent has 151 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 13 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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