2012 Hyundai Accent Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,178miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 6% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,178 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“My vehicle has caught fire on 11/14/20 as it was parked at resident. We heard a pop sound and then fire started. June I had my battery replace. Feb I had issue with the )2 sensor that has been taken car of. After the fire I received a recal notice.”
NHTSA complaint #11375274, filed 2020-11, 102,000 miles“I was driving home when the driver-side door handle fell apart. The silver plastic coating was peeling, but the door handle seemed fine otherwise when I got in my car to drive home. Luckily, I was in the driveway, pulling into my garage. The car door would not close or lock afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #10946549, filed 2017-01, 90,000 miles“Unable to open driver's side door to exit vehicle. I have to roll down window and use exterior handle to get out of vehicle. The vehicle was stationary. My warranty was 2 months and 2 days expired. Dealership wanted $140 just to diagnosis the problem. I did not have the money to do this. My son removed the door handle and found a broken plastic clip that normally would engage and open the door. We were unable to find a replacement part. I am concerned that if I need to exit the vehicle quickly, I would be unable to do so.”
NHTSA complaint #11257893, filed 2019-09, 30,000 miles“The vehicle rear ended a ford escape at under 20 MPH. The Hyundai sustained extensive front end and engine damage. The car was totaled and not repaired. The other vehicle received minor rear bumper damage. The air bags on the Hyundai did not deploy and the driver hit her forehead and receive a bruised bump that did not require medical attention.”
NHTSA complaint #10458996, filed 2012-05, 12,357 miles“Takata recall. My wife was sideswiped by a hit and run driver and ran off the road onto a rough vacant field. Airbag failed to deploy and she hit her head on the steering wheel and suffered a skull fracture. Two weeks after the accident she started having memory problems and has suffered 5 strokes and a ct scan shows brain damage. This has gone on since april of 2012 and the car was just a few months old with approximately 8,000 miles on the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837597, filed 2016-02, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10240180Jul 27, 2023In some areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10240179Jul 27, 2023In certain areas, a vehicleâs underbody may exhibit corrosion due to road salt usage. As a preventative measure, cavity wax coating is applied to the internal surfaces of…
- 10235566Apr 24, 2023Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% |
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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