2012 Hyundai Accent Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 153 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,268miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 3% of the 153 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,268 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.
“I was traveling home from the store may 3rd 2014 and came into a curve on route 20 between princeton and athens w.v.. The curve was to the right in a low but steep bank at 40 MPH and the right front wheel caliper grabbed causing immediate loss of speed and caused momentary loss of control but regained as soon as the caliper released which was in approximately two seconds. Fortunately no oncoming traffic was around or it could have been messy. The wheel was feeling sluggish after the incident and I'm no longer happy with this vehicle, it is to dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10586425, filed 2014-05, 40,537 miles“This car has lost air in the tires even after installing new tires . The rims are rusting through on the backside . The check tire light has come on about every 1 1/2 months . I finally found out why the other day . A tire finally went flat setting with out use . This time when I stuck it in the dunk tank I was able to see tiny bubbles on the back side of the rim. I also noted significate rust. This is a dangerous situation with all the wheels. When wire brushing the wheel to apply Epoxy the hole opened up and immediately deflated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11547245, filed 2023-09“I was turning a corner going to work and the front passenger tire popped. I called the roadside assistance to come take care of the vehicle. Only to learn that there was no spare tire, when I specifically asked the salesperson if there was one he stated yes. The car had to be towed to the dealers. The dealer then tells me that I must have hit something because the sidewall of the tire had a hole in it. However, I did not hit anything nor rub a curb. They are not standing behind the warranty of the tires and notified me that the tires on the vehicle are discontinued. …”
NHTSA complaint #10441470, filed 2011-12Related service bulletins
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
- 10176182May 6, 2020This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 31% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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