2012 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 41 brake complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 27% of all complaints filed for the year. Owners commonly report sticking calipers, worn pads/rotors, and sudden grabbing or locking brakes, with a median failure mileage of 68,265. A related brake recall (campaign 23V651000) also applies to this model year.
- Brakes complaints
- 41
- 27% of 153
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 68,265 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Rear brake calipers stick or seize, wearing pads unevenly and causing a smoking or overheated wheel/tire.
- Front or rear calipers suddenly grab or lock during turns or braking, briefly pulling the car or causing loss of control.
- Brake pads and rotors wear out unusually fast, sometimes fully worn by relatively low mileage.
- Grinding, popping, or banging noises from the brakes precede a caliper or piston failure that leaves the car unable to move.
- Reduced stopping power or delayed brake response has led to rear-end collisions when following distance was insufficient.
When 2012 Hyundai Accent brake complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 13, 2013, latest Aug 8, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Accent
- NHTSA 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Brakes1,649,478 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Brakes complaints by Accent model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Accent have?
- NHTSA lists 41 brake complaints for the 2012 Accent, which is 27% of all 153 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Hyundai Accent?
- Yes. Recall campaign 23V651000 covers brakes on the 2012-2015 Accent and other Hyundai models; it does not require parking away from structures as a do-not-drive order but does advise parking outside until repaired.
- At what mileage do brake problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2012 Accent is 68,265 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
- Did the brake issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this complaint set for the 2012 Accent shows 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury reported across all complaint areas for the year.
- How does the 2012 Accent compare to other model years for brake complaints?
- The 2012 Accent's 27% brake-complaint share is close to the 2010 (26%) and 2011 (13%) figures, but lower than 2013 (32%) and 2014 (34%), which had the highest shares in this range.