2012 Hyundai Accent service brakes problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2012 Hyundai Accent — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Unknown. I think the abs module light appeared instantly on the dashboard. It's the anti-lock brakes that aren't working. I immediately contacted my hyundai dealership when I saw a brake light come up on my dashboard when I went to brake but I had none and the brakes went all the way to the floor…”
filed Sep 7, 2025
“On the [XXX], my 2012 Hyundai Accent caught fire in the engine compartment and engulfed in flames. Right before the fire started, smoke came out of the air vents into the car, causing me to become stifled and choke for several minutes. Smoke was also coming out of the hood. At that point, I lifted…”
filed Apr 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an…Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Service Brakes problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Accent | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 Accent | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 Accent | 7 | 7% |
| 2015 Accent | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 Accent | 12 | 15% |
| 2013 Accent | 18 | 13% |
| 2011 Accent | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 Accent | 17 | 20% |
| 2009 Accent | 12 | 12% |
| 2008 Accent | 10 | 10% |
| 2007 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Accent | 2 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.