Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Hyundai Accent has 2 recalls, 151 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
151
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V393000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessor...
23V651000
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 Ela...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 HB FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds,... |
| Nov 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that it was discover... |
| Sep 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | UNKNOWN. I THINK THE ABS MODULE LIGHT APPEARED INSTANTLY ON THE DASHBOARD. IT'S THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | On the [XXX], my 2012 Hyundai Accent caught fire in the engine compartment and engulfed in flames. R... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Feb 25, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after the vehicle was occupied and... |
| Sep 10, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH and... |
| Jun 28, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| May 27, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | my dealership, palmers hyundai on airport blvd in mobile, al said I can make an appointment to come ... |
| Apr 2, 2024 | SUSPENSION,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The Scanning System will track this Mold. It can degrade and split. The gas tank is moldy and looks ... |
| Mar 29, 2024 | ENGINE,FIRERELATED | The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 M... |
| Mar 16, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have a call about the ABS brakes and the manufacturer is obliged to repair it because there may be... |
| Feb 3, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,TIRES | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jan 30, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V... |
| Jan 24, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Truck release not functioning which is being recalled on Elantras. Both sun visors broken. Will not... |
| Jan 12, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The instrument panel stopped working preventing the ability to determine speed or gas guage. Lights ... |
| Jan 8, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |
| Dec 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I received this notice of a safety recall for my 2012 Hyundai accent in late October. Hyundai stated... |
| Dec 18, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | See attached document for complaint |
| Dec 13, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: ... |