2012 Hyundai Accent service brakes, hydraulic problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2012 Hyundai Accent — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the clutch pedal traveled to the floorboard and the low oil warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the brakes failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
filed Feb 17, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was intermittently illuminated. The local dealer…”
filed Jul 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an…Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2015 Accent | 7 | 10% |
| 2014 Accent | 12 | 15% |
| 2013 Accent | 23 | 16% |
| 2010 Accent | 5 | 6% |
| 2009 Accent | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Accent | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Accent | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 Accent | 3 | 6% |
| 2004 Accent | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 Accent | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.