MYRModel Year Report

2012 Hyundai Accent

◆ Worse than typical
2012 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:37:10.289Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
153
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2012 153 2013: 141 complaints 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2012 153 2013: 141 complaints 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2012 153 2013: 141 complaints 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints

2012: 153 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201570
2016103
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202217

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

24% · 37 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-08

Engine

24% · 36 reports
FIREINJURY
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The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was a smoke odor present inside the vehicle. The contact decelerated the vehicle and stalled on the side of the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-02

Also filed under Firerelated

Tl* 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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-13

On August 5TH after a 20 minute drive my car was parked in a friends driveway. Moments after exiting the vehicle the engine caught fire. There were no previous issues. Smells. Warning lights. Drove just fine.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-23

Electrical system

16% · 24 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and speedometer/odometer.

FIRE

Vehicle speed control

12% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHFIRE
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Hyundai's current handling of recall 251 is inadequate, posing significant danger to drivers and passengers. Hyundai's remedy for Recall 251 replaces ABS fuse with a lower amperage fuse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-15

Air bags

11% · 17 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Car involved in a high speed (65MPH) on the interstate. Hit by 18 wheeler and a guard rail headon. Airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-10

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-01

Air bags failed to deploy. This is the second car and the second time this has happened.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-05-09

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2012Complaint volume 153 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2020-09-28Equipment20V393000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles.

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  4. R
    2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 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,...

    Remedy: 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2012 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 37 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 24 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V393000 · Equipment
  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2012 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2012 Hyundai Accent is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Accent have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.