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2012 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Hyundai Accent has 19 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Hyundai Accent

Brakes
24
Electrical
22
Other
19
Engine
19
Airbags
16
Speed Control
15
Steering
9
Tires
8
Suspension
6
Structure
6
Visibility
3

19

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 29, 2024ENGINE,FIRERELATEDThe contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 M...
Nov 21, 2023ENGINEThe cast pistons in the turbo engine overheated and caused detonation which has disabled the engine....
Aug 25, 2023ENGINEPurchased in January 2023 with 99k miles. Performed oil change on day 1. Checked fluid levels every ...
Jul 1, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessiv...
Dec 17, 2022ENGINELoud ticking and engine knocking. Car starts to stall and overheat, car does not shift properly. Wa...
Jun 24, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after receiving an oil change on the...
Mar 15, 2022ENGINEThe contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Jul 17, 2021ENGINECam shaft split System emission failure . Lighter socket not working. Valvolibe oil change 7/16/21...
Jan 30, 2021ENGINEVEHICLE STARTED TO JERK . SHOWED THERE WAS NO OIL IN ENGINE AFTER 2 WEEKS OF BEING FILLED UP . THERE...
Aug 31, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT I...
Aug 19, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STA...
Jun 1, 2020ENGINE2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT 4DR SEDAN KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND CODE IS ...
May 26, 2020ENGINETHE ENGINE JUST STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CONNECTING ROD BROKE AND FAILED ON...
Dec 5, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. WHILE D...
Jan 1, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT HEARD KNOCKIN...
Aug 31, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICAT...
Aug 5, 2018ENGINEON AUGUST 5TH AFTER A 20 MINUTE DRIVE MY CAR WAS PARKED IN A FRIENDS DRIVEWAY. MOMENTS AFTER EXITING...
Dec 8, 2017ENGINEAT ABOUT 80,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD AND CONSTANT KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. ...
Jul 20, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 T...

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