2012 Hyundai Accent Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 3% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil with the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11555049, filed 2023-11, 75,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after receiving an oil change on the vehicle and driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a metal-on-metal sound. There was an air temperature sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic with an oil control valve failure. The oil control valve was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11471992, filed 2022-07, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 to 65 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly decelerate. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized dealer, who stated that the fuel rail pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately two days after having the vehicle repaired, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was shipped to california for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 202.”
NHTSA complaint #10417934, filed 2011-08, 202 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that gasoline was leaking from the fuel pump, and the fuel cap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11608478, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 10247189Oct 13, 2023This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
- 10217251Jul 28, 2022Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or…
- 10190044Mar 30, 2021This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance…
- 10189989Mar 10, 2021This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
- 10142696Jun 7, 2018Certain 2012-2016 1.6L VELOSTER (FS) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light with the following DTC(s) found stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM): ? DTC P0455…
- 10044129May 14, 2012Hyundai: ecm update. Dealers must perform this service campaign on all affected vehicles whenever an affected vehicle is in the shop for any maintenance or repair.
- 10044205Apr 1, 2012Hyundai: this bulletin provides information related to the ecm software update of some vehicles to revise ecm dtc(s).
- 10044187Mar 1, 2012Hyundai: ecm and tcm update. This bulletin provides a procedure to update the ecm and tcm software for vehicles with the latest update to improve.
- 10042533Oct 1, 2011Hyundai: update information relating to the electronic control module (ecm) for certain vehicles.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 12 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 10% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 6 | 10% |
| 1998 | 15 | 32% |
| 1997 | 15 | 27% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Accent
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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