10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,862 miles

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2012 Hyundai Accent engine problems

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2012 Hyundai Accent Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #32

Jun 202019

Accent

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I am very unsatisfied with the fact that I have to get my oil changed 1 every month, due to burning oil as well as hard ride. My car will not pass inspection after 2024, due to emissions, I paid $600 to get a passed sticker and Sick of dumping money into this vehicle. there have been so many recalls on this car. What is Hyundai willing to do ? I-??ve purchased this vehicle in 2013 from Brad Benson Hyundai on Route 1. Please get my car running normal again. I have most of my receipts for all repairs and maintenance. I have 150,000 miles on the vehicle. please help Valvoline informed me of Engine recall for my vehicle

- Hillsborough, NJ, USA

problem #31

Mar 292024

Accent

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was a smoke odor present inside the vehicle. The contact decelerated the vehicle and stalled on the side of the road. The vehicle caught on fire in the engine. The contact and the front passenger sustained minor injuries to their knee while exiting the vehicle but did not seek medical attention. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department. A fire report was filed. A police report was not filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. ?The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Creve Coeur, MO, USA

problem #30

Nov 212023

Accent

  • miles
The cast pistons in the turbo engine overheated and caused detonation which has disabled the engine. The extended warranty companies know about this possibility and specifically makes sure it is not covered.

- Magnolia , TX, USA

problem #29

Jul 012023

Accent

  • 75,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil with the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Sterling, VA, USA

problem #28

Aug 252023

Accent

  • miles
Purchased in January 2023 with 99k miles. Performed oil change on day 1. Checked fluid levels every 1500 miles, noticed oil was low, ( no smoking, no burning oil smell, no idea where oil was going?) began adding oil, and checking every 500 miles. Always about 1/4 quart low. Changed oil, and filter every 3000 miles. At approximately 119k, started hearing a small ticking sound, was told to use better gas, so began using premium gas. Didn't change the ticking. At 120k tick became a loud knock, after new oil/filter change (I changed oil early at approximately 1800 miles to try to alleviate tick. Decided to drive to mechanic shop when engine light came on and showed knock sensor code. I bought a knock sensor and replaced old one. Shop says rod bearing is causing to noise, and asked to see old oil which I keep in new oil containers.after I change, to dispose of at auto store. Bottom of oil containers was full of fine metal. Tell me the engine might have recall. However 2012 accent 1.6 gdi I not on recall, but 2012 veloster is, among others that use the same engine. I believe the recall on other vehicles is due to exactly what's happed to mine. Why is the 2012 accent gs not included in the recalls for engine replacement" I've emailed huyndia of America, and they say I am responsible for fixing the engine? I feel no amount of maintenance would have kept this from happening. I've thought maybe if check engine light had come on when ticking first started I could have taken car to dealer and that tick might not have became rod bearing clanking, and knocking" Please help to add 2012 accent to recall. Ive read many other stories describing the same problem. Thank you

- Selma, NC, USA

problem #27

Dec 172022

Accent

  • miles
Loud ticking and engine knocking. Car starts to stall and overheat, car does not shift properly. Was told it was failing coils. Replaced all coils and spark plugs, this remedied the flashing ck engine light. Check engine light still on and still says the coil is not responding. Tech says it is a stuck lifter but can't be manually unstuck. Road hazard is car will stall and engine will fail without warning. Car has received regular oil change maintenance.

- Springville, UT, USA

problem #26

Jul 232022

Accent

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the car stops at a stop sign or traffic light the engine sometimes stalls and the engine and EPS warning light turn on. Also sometimes when trying to accelerate, acceleration is not possible, especially on the highway. This is a major safety risk of rear-end accidents.

- Frankfort, KY, USA

problem #25

Jul 022022

Accent

  • miles
Car turns off while driving continuesly misfires even after replacing coils and spark plugs check engine light on and flashes car charger port keeps blowing fuses

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #24

Jun 212022

Accent

  • miles
Driving down the highway car caught fire

- Slatington, PA, USA

problem #23

Mar 152022

Accent 4-cyl

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the transmission filter, the transmission, and the spark plugs were replaced and other unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure reoccurred increasingly while driving. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence several times. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he saw smoke coming through the A/C vents and from underneath the hood of the vehicle. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The consumer stated smoking in the dash, under the hood, and the back end of the vehicle, and all codes failure.

- Seguin, TX, USA

problem #22

Jul 172021

Accent

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Cam shaft split System emission failure. Lighter socket not working. Valvolibe oil change 7/16/21 Mail recall. Recieved 7/1721 Vehichle loud sound..acceleration not speeding. car. Not drivable.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #21

Jan 302021

Accent

  • miles
Vehicle started to jerk. Showed there was no oil in engine after 2 weeks of being filled up. There was no leak reported.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #20

Nov 142020

Accent

  • 102,000 miles
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.

- Brunswick, ME, USA

problem #19

Aug 192020

Accent

  • 119,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after three attempts the vehicle restarted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to doral Hyundai (10285 nw 12th St, doral, fl 33172) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #18

Aug 312020

Accent

  • 114,304 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved dtc code: P036. The contact was informed that the engine sensor stabilizer failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 114,304.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #17

Jun 012020

Accent 4-cyl

  • 130,000 miles
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr sedan knocking in the engine compartment, engine light comes on and code is stored, the code is for knock sensor needing to be replaced...the true reason for this to put out code for knock sensor fauilare are that the connecting rod bearing is going out and that little bit of play between the rod and crank makes the knock sensor code come up it knocks moving or not this is a serious proublem the engine could have a serious engine failuare and at mid speed it can and will be life treating, fire, parts being thrown threw fire wall hitting occupants in car or outside it started the knocking at 130000 miles I am a mechanic of over 40 years

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #16

May 262020

Accent 4-cyl

  • 100,400 miles
The engine just stopped while driving. It was determined that the connecting rod broke and failed on the number one piston. Pieces of metal caused the crankshaft to lock up and pieces pierced the block causing complete engine failure. The connecting rod was cast wrong and it seems after the car has 100K miles it gives out. To me this is a safety hazard.

- Forest Hill, MD, USA

problem #15

Dec 052019

Accent

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owned a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the engine caught fire. While driving through a parking lot, the contact heard a loud noise and noticed flames under the hood. Moments later, the vehicle burst into flames. The flames expanded to the windshield, entered the vehicle, and burned the front seats. The police and fire departments were present and fire report number: 19-141990 was filed. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #14

Oct 242019

Accent

  • 89,000 miles
The engine light is blinking on the dashboard and making too much sound from the engine, took the car to mechanic he said problem with O2 sensors and catalyst system effieciency (P0420) code

- Burlington, MA, USA

problem #13

Sep 122019

Accent

  • 84,600 miles
Tamara recall my car keeps shutting off and won't get any rpms and it doesn't show anything on the code reader, one of those times I had kids in the car and I had no brakes at all when it shut off the engine but kept the radio

- Addy, WA, USA

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