2012 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (37), Engine (36), Electrical System (24).
Key takeaways
- 153 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 8 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 37 | 24% |
| Engine | 36 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 16% |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 17 | 11% |
| Hydraulic | 14 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 7% |
| Structure | 9 | 6% |
| Tires | 9 | 6% |
| Steering | 9 | 6% |
| Suspension | 7 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 HB FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-08-08
1. ABS warning 2.Nothing happened just got an OBD scan from autozone and the abs code came up 3.Not sure 4.No 5.Abs light is not lit on the dash
Engine - filed 2026-05-28
While traveling at highway speeds on [XXX] with three passengers, the vehicle suddenly suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure (severe rod knock), forcing an emergency deceleration in active traffic that put all occupants at risk of a rear-end collision. The sudden breakdown was immediately preceded by a flash...
Service Brakes, Hydraulic - filed 2026-02-17
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the clutch pedal traveled to the floorboard and the low oil warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the brakes failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and dete...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.