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2012 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 153 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine (26% of complaints, typically around 89,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Accent model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2012 Hyundai Accent problems
Engine
39 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 89,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
The engine light is blinking on the dashboard and making too much sound from the engine, took the car to mechanic he said problem with o2 sensors and catalyst system effieciency (p0420) code
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the engine caught fire. While driving through a parking lot, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed flames under the hood. Moments later, the vehicle burst into flames. The flames expanded to the windshield, entered the vehicle, and burned the front…
Brakes
37 complaints · 24%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock, disc.
I was driving at approximately 65 MPH when I heard a sudden loud pop/noise that appeared to have come from the rear right side of the car. I thought a tire had exploded. I parked the car on the side of the highway, and upon expecting the car , I could not visually observe anything wrong with the tires or any other…
I was traveling home from the store may 3rd 2014 and came into a curve on route 20 between princeton and athens w.v.. The curve was to the right in a low but steep bank at 40 MPH and the right front wheel caliper grabbed causing immediate loss of speed and caused momentary loss of control but regained as soon as the…
Electrical
24 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, instrument panel.
Got car in 2011 in 2015 it stopped working after making loud noises that began with a chirp, found out it was alternator and battery. Had to borrow to fix it it was 700.00 +. 14 months later it did it again, the shop guy was so angry he contacted his parts guy and got another alternator, I had the car towed to…
Around 50000 miles the car would over rev about 1000-2000 RPM when the clutch was released and foot off of the gas. It has progressively gotten worse. Now it will on its own while standing at idle run up to 5000-6000 RPM without warning and the only way to stop it is to turn the car off. When in gear, the car will…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 12%Takata recall I am at 130,000 miles and there is no oil leaking, but every time I get an oil change it just disappears. Even if I'm not driving 1000 mi/month, it is completely dry within a few weeks of getting an oil change. I have to constantly put oil in my car in between oil changes every 3 months.
Burns off 1/2 qt of oil every 1500 miles. Po326 (knock sensor) trouble code on chilli mornings. P050a (cold start) trouble code while driving.
Speed control
18 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 63,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. While operating the vehicle, the vehicle accelerated on its own. While parked, the vehicle would rev to approximately 5,000-6,000 rpms even when the brake pedal was depressed or when the vehicle was in another gear. The only way to stop the failure was to remove the key from the…
The accelerator pedal sticks in the down position and doesn't immediately return to the fully disengaged position. This happens anytime I press down on the accelerator pedal, especially in cold weather. The engine stays reved for up to 3 seconds after I take my foot off the pedal and I can feel the pedal slowly move…
Air bags
17 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles.
I was in a head on collision with a vehicle where I was going approximately 45 MPH. My complaint is that there air bag did not deploy during the incident which caused me to bang my head against the sun visor/ roof of the car. The vehicle was totaled.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. While stopped, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic to assess the damages. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure…
Wheels and tires
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 4,000 miles. Parts named most often: temporary/emergency spare tire, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent equipped with kumho ecsta asx tires, size 195-50-r16. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH over a railroad track, the front passenger's side tire failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where it was determined that the front passenger's side tire failed…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent se. The contact stated that while traveling 50 MPH, he drove into a pothole which caused the passenger front tire to blow. The vehicle did not come equipped with a spare tire but rather a tire sealant. The hole was too large for the sealant to be effective, leaving the contact…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles.
Got car in 2011 in 2015 it stopped working after making loud noises that began with a chirp, found out it was alternator and battery. Had to borrow to fix it it was 700.00 +. 14 months later it did it again, the shop guy was so angry he contacted his parts guy and got another alternator, I had the car towed to…
Around 50000 miles the car would over rev about 1000-2000 RPM when the clutch was released and foot off of the gas. It has progressively gotten worse. Now it will on its own while standing at idle run up to 5000-6000 RPM without warning and the only way to stop it is to turn the car off. When in gear, the car will…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Hyundai Accent recalls
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 10, 2024 through october 11, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Full defect summary
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
Risk: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Accent
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Accent?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (39 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles); brakes (37 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); electrical (24 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Accent have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 22, 2023 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
- It is the most complained-about Accent model year since 2000, with 153 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.