How many electrical complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA lists 24 electrical-system complaints for the 2012 Accent, which is 16% of the 153 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Accent's electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on this model year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for electrical-system complaints on the 2012 Accent.

Did any 2012 Accent electrical complaints involve fire?

Yes, NHTSA records 3 fires among the electrical-system complaints for this model year, though no crashes or injuries were reported.

How does 2012 compare to other Accent years for electrical complaints?

The 2012 Accent's 16% share of electrical complaints is lower than the 2011 model's 34% and the 2022 model's 38%, but higher than 2014's 6%.

2012 Hyundai Accent Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 24 electrical-system complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 16% of its 153 total complaints for the year, with 3 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recall is listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 24; 16% of 153
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles caught fire in the engine compartment with smoke coming through the air vents before flames appeared under the hood.
Owners describe repeated hard-starting or no-start events that occurred without warning and sometimes required multiple dealer tow-ins with no cause found.
Power window motors and switches failed, causing windows to stop responding, drop to a half-open position, or require manual pushing to close.
Some owners reported the engine surging or revving on its own at idle with the clutch engaged, requiring the car to be shut off to stop it.
Rodents were reported chewing through electrical wiring while the vehicle was parked, leaving it undrivable.
Alternator and battery failures caused loud chirping noises and eventual charging-system shutdowns.

When 2012 Hyundai Accent electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 3, 2013, latest Nov 4, 2025.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2013 to Nov 2025; peak Dec 2023 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Accent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Accent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201022 (26%)
201113 (34%)
201224 (16%)
201322 (16%)
20145 (6%)
201510 (14%)
201628 (28%)
201711 (16%)
20183 (16%)
20192 (6%)
20201 (8%)
20212 (13%)
20226 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Accent have?: NHTSA lists 24 electrical-system complaints for the 2012 Accent, which is 16% of the 153 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Accent's electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system on this model year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 60,000 miles for electrical-system complaints on the 2012 Accent.
Did any 2012 Accent electrical complaints involve fire?: Yes, NHTSA records 3 fires among the electrical-system complaints for this model year, though no crashes or injuries were reported.
How does 2012 compare to other Accent years for electrical complaints?: The 2012 Accent's 16% share of electrical complaints is lower than the 2011 model's 34% and the 2022 model's 38%, but higher than 2014's 6%.