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2012 Hyundai Accent
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 153
- Received Aug 2011 to Aug 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Engine stalls and loses power while driving14 complaints · 9.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Airbags fail to deploy in crashes11 complaints · 7.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Tires blow out or tread separates8 complaints · 5.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #23V651000Park outsideHyundai 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.
- Recall #20V393000Hyundai 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 13 crashes, 8 fires, 13 people injured, 1 death.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 14 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 3 |
| Total | 153 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 14 | 9.2% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 11 | 7.2% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 8 | 5.2% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 8 | 5.2% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 8 | 5.2% | – | |
| Engine knocking from rod or main bearings | 6 | 3.9% | – | |
| Paint peels off roof and hood | 4 | 2.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 4 | 2.6% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 4 | 2.6% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 2.6% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 4 | 2.6% | – | NHTSA recall #23V651000 |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 3 | 2.0% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 3 | 2.0% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 3 | 2.0% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #23V651000September 22, 20231,649,478 vehicles affected
Park outside: NHTSA advises this until the repair is done.
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA recall #20V393000July 2, 2020272,126 vehicles affected
equipment: electrical
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.
An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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