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2012 Hyundai Accent Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 152 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Buyer Beware — 2012 Hyundai Accent

The 2012 Hyundai Accent shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
152
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
8 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2012 Hyundai Accent (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V393000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V651000
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Most Common Problems — 2012 Hyundai Accent

Based on 152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
24
Electrical System
22
Engine
17
Air Bags
16
Vehicle Speed Control
15
Unknown Or Other
14
Steering
9
Tires
8
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Hyundai Accent — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2012 model year is highlighted.

2010 87 complaints 2011 37 complaints 2012 152 complaints 2013 140 complaints 2014 80 complaints 2015 69 complaints 2016 99 complaints

✅ Best model years: 2011 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2012 Hyundai Accent

Is the 2012 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Hyundai Accent has 2 recalls and 152 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2012 Hyundai Accent have?
The 2012 Hyundai Accent has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Hyundai Accent?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2012 Hyundai Accent are: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Engine, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2012 Hyundai Accent safe to buy?
The 2012 Hyundai Accent has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Accent should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Accent are: 2011. These show the lowest complaint rates.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.