Model year
2012 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 153 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Accent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked park outside. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (36), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (22), SERVICE BRAKES (20). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 31–32 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,100–$2,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 43 complaints
- 2007 88 complaints
- 2008 101 complaints
- 2009 101 complaints
- 2010 87 complaints
- 2011 38 complaints
- 2012 153 complaints
- 2013 141 complaints
- 2014 79 complaints
- 2015 70 complaints
- 2016 102 complaints
- 2017 68 complaints
- 2018 19 complaints
- 2019 31 complaints
- 2020 12 complaints
- 2021 16 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
Recalls
23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Park outsideSERVICE 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…
20V393000 · Jul 2, 2020
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…
Complaints
153 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 8, injury field 13, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ23002 | Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Nov 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.124 | NHTSA photo |
| 5 HB FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.124 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent · 1.6L · Automatic 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Accent · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Hyundai Accent at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.