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2012 Hyundai Accent Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Hyundai Accent, 12% of all complaints for the year, at a median 33,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
19
12% of 153
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
33,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle came without a spare tire, relying instead on a tire sealant/repair kit that some found ineffective after a puncture.
  • Tire sidewalls developed bubbles or blowouts, in some cases after hitting a pothole or railroad track at highway speed.
  • Multiple owners describe premature tire wear, with full sets needing replacement well before expected mileage despite regular rotation and inflation.
  • One owner reported a rear shock mounting nut and its frame welds breaking, described as a factory defect discovered around 48,000 miles.
  • A separate owner described the suspension feeling like the car was riding on metal rims while braking and steering also felt unresponsive.

When 2012 Hyundai Accent suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2011, latest Jan 3, 2025.

2012 Hyundai Accent suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month1Dec 2011Sep 2012Jul 2013Sep 2014Sep 2020Sep 2023Jan 2025
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Jan 2025; peak Dec 2011 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Hyundai Accent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Accent model year

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

  1. 20056 (12%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 20074 (5%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 20096 (6%)
  6. 20107 (8%)
  7. 20113 (8%)
  8. 201219 (12%)
  9. 201319 (13%)
  10. 20147 (9%)
  11. 20151 (1%)
  12. 20165 (5%)
  13. 20171 (1%)
  14. 20181 (5%)
  15. 20192 (6%)
  16. 20200 (0%)
  17. 20215 (31%)
  18. 20224 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA lists 19 complaints in this area for the 2012 Accent, which is 12% of the 153 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Hyundai Accent's suspension or tires?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2012 Accent.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheels, and tires complaints on the 2012 Accent is 33,000 miles.
Did these suspension or tire issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to these complaints.
How does the 2012 Accent compare to other model years for this issue?
The 2012 Accent's 19 complaints and 12% share are similar to 2013's 19 complaints and 13% share, both higher than most other model years in this dataset.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.