NHTSA lists 153 complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 13 of them mention a crash and 8 mention a fire. 10 complaints mention an injury, with 13 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI ACCENT.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| loss of control | 28 | 27.5% | 0.85 |
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| mechanical failure | 20 | 19.6% | 0.86 |
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| electrical electronic | 16 | 15.7% | 0.83 |
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| restraint or airbag | 16 | 15.7% | 0.94 |
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| fire or overheating | 6 | 5.9% | 0.95 |
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| structural or corrosion | 4 | 3.9% | 0.69 |
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| unclear | 4 | 3.9% | 0.94 |
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| visibility or lighting | 4 | 3.9% | 0.90 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 2 | 2.0% | 0.35 |
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| noise or comfort | 2 | 2.0% | 0.63 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 48 | 47.1% | 0.79 |
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| low | 33 | 32.4% | 0.72 |
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| high | 18 | 17.6% | 0.85 |
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| critical | 2 | 2.0% | 0.82 |
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| none | 1 | 1.0% | 0.97 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 102 tagged complaints of 153 complaints (66.7%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2023-09-22. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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 re (excerpt)
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: Yes.
Date: 2020-07-02. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
102 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 30 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 29 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 25 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 8 |
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| STEERING | 7 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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| ENGINE | 4 |
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11033679
Date: 2026-05-23. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain 2012 a 2017 model year Accent, 2012 a 2017 model year Azera, 2013 a 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 a 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 a 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) may be set. At Hyun
11032525
Date: 2026-04-25. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 ye
11032526
Date: 2026-04-25. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classification System (OCS) / Occupant Detection System (ODS) to 18 ye
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary
11000788
Date: 2024-05-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (a HMAa ) that had alleged that certain 2011 a 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the a Class Vehiclesa ) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with
11000314
Date: 2024-05-09. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (a HMAa ) that had alleged that certain 2011 a 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the a Class Vehiclesa ) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with
10253275
Date: 2024-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and replace, if necessary, an automatic transmission with Incorrect Ratio DTC (transmission clutch slip in gear above limit) listed on Page 2.
10251285
Date: 2024-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w