| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Hyundai Accent repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 73 repairs.
2012 Hyundai Accent engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (73%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Hyundai Accent
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| 24180 mi | The Hyundai dealer I took the car too, could not fix the engine and steering wheel vibration during engine warm up. Once the engine had warmed up it idled smoothly but not until then. He said all the accents ran the same.Still no fix. |
| 24800 mi | Waiting to return car. Will most likely will take complaint to Hyundai Auto Canada, and thewith the CAMPVAP program. The car has been returned to the selling dealer and another Hyundai dealer more than 5 times since bought new. |
| 27280 mi | Now told vibration is normal due to running a lean mixture during warm-up to prevent carbon build-up. |
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Sedan
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63000 mi | Piston Slap |
| 74700 mi US $100 |
I was an ASE Certified Tech in six repair areas including engine repair. These engines have no iron cylinder sleeves except for a very thin coating that has worn away causing piston slap. Hyundai/Kia knows of this problem but won't repair. |
| 91000 mi US $50 |
Replace ignition switch. |
| 101000 mi US $10 |
Clean fuel injection system and induction cleaning. |
| 108000 mi US $45 |
Treated engine with XADO 120% three piece Nano oil treatment that has almost stopped the piston slap. Last treatment done at around 60000 miles and the slap came back about 50000 miles. Will treat again after 40000 miles. This treatment really works, This should be sold as standard equipment for all new Hyundai owners. |
| 149500 mi US $100 |
Piston ring soak done according to Hyundai TSB for excessive oil consumption. Let solvent soak in cylinder for 12 hours. Changed oil before start. Replaced spark plugs and coils. Flush coolant and replaced thermostat. Replace cam and crank sensor. |
| 5760 mi | Was crack in the pipe. radiator replaced |
| 59520 mi C $35 |
Check engine light appeared, P050A code. Cleared code on my own twice before taking to dealership, but co. At dealership I had to insist that they complete the ECM/ECU update instead of them just clearing the code again, so it cost me $35 |
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52700 mi US $79 |
Alignment and software update |
| 79500 mi | Update computer spark control. Was causing pinging. |
| 66000 mi | Valve cover gasket replaced under warranty. |
| 43400 mi C $300 |
Had the fuel injectors and throttle body services. |
| 58900 mi | Check engine light on. Had to replace CCV Vent. Also did coolant flush and machine rotors, reline rear brakes. Repair total $573.00 |
| 81840 mi C $450 |
Decrease in fuel mileage. Had spark plugs changed and injector flush |
| 109740 mi C $350 |
Check engine light on. Problem corrected under warranty. |
| 142910 mi | Check engine light on Determined to be a misdiagnosis and no charge for checking second check engine light. Light returned after 90 km Another repair trip. Replaced faulty vacuum hose causing check engine lights, no charge. No further problems. |
| 145700 mi C $1700 |
After many check engine lights and being told I need to replace catalytic converter I took it to a local muffler shop and 2 hours later got a aftermarket catalytic converter. The secondary one was not replaced as it couldn't set a code. |
2012 Hyundai Accent 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 152520 mi C $3600 |
Intake CVVT |
| 109000 mi US $30 |
This RB Accent tends to develop a Pinging issue in some cars, I just happen to have one of those cars. If you run 91 Octane or Higher it no longer has this issue. Hyundai has a recall in this issue, but states that is does not affect my car. |
| 38920 mi | Gas cap light turned on and off intermittently, even when gas cap was tightened. Dealer replaced purge valve under warranty. Light went off for a while, but behavior returned 10 days later |
| 45880 mi | Gas cap light continued to turn on and off intermittently. Dealer replaced vent valve under warranty. Issue has not returned in 3 weeks since. |
| 68180 mi | Check engine light on again. Code indicated knocking, a known issue with an available ECU update, which was performed. |
| 77064 mi | Check engine light on again. Diagnosed as a faulty purge valve, which was replaced under warranty for a second time. |
| 80665 mi | Check engine light on again; "resolved" by clearing water from evap line. Was charged a diagnostic fee despite car being under warranty; apparently Hyundai warranties only cover labor when it's to replace parts, and no parts needed to be replaced. Dealer provided no answer as to how water got into the fuel system or what they had done to prevent the issue from reoccurring. CEL came back on within 48hrs of previous visit. Dealer ordered replacement charcoal canister, took 2 weeks to arrive. Charcoal canister replaced under warranty. |
| 49000 mi | Check engine light came on. Caused by pre-ignition. Cure was to reflash knock sensor. |
| 47000 mi | Error code thrown by knock sensor. Fixed with software update. |
| 57000 mi | Throttle was sticking when the clutch was pressed in, causing the engine to rev. |
| 63000 mi | Oil cooler line clamp failed that caused loss of engine oil. The failed clamp was replaced under warranty. |
| 3200 mi | TSB to reflash ECM. In & out in 20 minutes. |
2012 Hyundai Accent 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 124000 mi C $350 |
Oil change and fix of oil leak in lines |
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