2012 Hyundai Accent Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,692miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 8% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,692 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 red air bag light is always on, and the passenger sensor is always off even when there is a passenger. I am concerned that if I were to be in a serious accident, the air bags will not deploy. This started at about 115,000 miles. The car also recently started to eat up my gas for no valid reason. I drove 1.5 miles, yet used up 10 miles of gas, entirely abiding by traffic laws and signs.”
NHTSA complaint #11308105, filed 2020-02, 132,000 miles“Got car in 2011 in 2015 it stopped working after making loud noises that began with a chirp, found out it was alternator and battery. Had to borrow to fix it it was 700.00 +. 14 months later it did it again, the shop guy was so angry he contacted his parts guy and got another alternator, I had the car towed to joseph's garage and they installed the second alernator! Now its doing it again!!!! I cannot keep doing this. Going to ftc, bbb, and attorney general. Also federal consumer protection.”
NHTSA complaint #11302447, filed 2020-01, 60,000 miles“After starting the engine and tapping on the accelerator, the car will accelerate on it's own and rev up to 1,500-2000 RPM without pressing on the accelerator. Even when braking. Returning the car to neutral causes the engine to rev up to or beyond 2,000 RPM until the vehicle has been turned off. This incident first occurred in april 2016. I was told there was an issue with the sensors by the Hyundai dealership. The issue resurfaced again in january 2017. This time they told me it was due to a carbon buildup in the fuel system. Now it's doing it again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11035520, filed 2017-10, 71,000 miles“Car is accelerating by itself, and continues to increase speed after the gas pedal is no longer pressed. This occurs while in motion on city streets, on highways, and when turning. And when stationary or in neutral the rpms will jump by 1500 to 2000 rpms. Is a manual transmission and the rpms jump up 1500+ when shifting gears. Started happening around 55,000 miles dealer reset the ECM which resolved the issue temporarily but came back within 2 weeks, car now has 61,000 miles and has been getting worse.”
NHTSA complaint #11088958, filed 2018-04, 55,000 miles“Around 50000 miles the car would over rev about 1000-2000 RPM when the clutch was released and foot off of the gas. It has progressively gotten worse. Now it will on its own while standing at idle run up to 5000-6000 RPM without warning and the only way to stop it is to turn the car off. When in gear, the car will accelerate without warning. If you depress the clutch, again it will run up to 5000-6000 RPM. The problem becomes exacerbated in warmer weather and lessened in cold weather. …”
NHTSA complaint #10816358, filed 2015-12, 63,385 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10110934Mar 1, 2017This bulletin provides information related to ECM (Engine Control Module) software update for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0441 - Canister Purge Valve (CPV) - Incorrect CPV…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 25 | 19% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 11 | 23% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Hyundai Accent
37 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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