While stoped at a stop light there was A loud bang and a loud grinding sound. It turns out the break calipers and pads exploded and failed. Had to replace rear pads caliper and rotor.
2012 Hyundai Accent: grinding or squealing brakes
7 of the 153 complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Accent describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20171
- 20161
- 20151
- 20127
- 20104
- 20081
- 20061
- 20016
- 20002
- 19991
- 19982
- 19971
- 19962
What owners say
Rear wheels make squeaking noises and steel wheel is to hot to touch and breaks smell like they are burning
I have had a clunking noise on this vehicle since buying it. It would make the noise on the smallest bumb, slowing down, turning, and on the highway. The previous owner said she tried getting it fixed but no one could pinpoint where the nouse was coming from. I asked around I got the same response,also told, "if it's not messing with your performance, ignore it." recently going over bumb it started making another squeak noise, I went to a tire shop and asked for them to look at my sway bar, tur s other top mount of my driver side strut had a bolt that could not be tightened down.
I was travelling east bound on memphis avenue at approximately 35 MPH approaching tiedeman road in brooklyn, ohio. I attempted to apply the brakes which gave a rubbing and grinding noise and caused my 2012 hyundai accent to rear end another vehicle resulting in a total loss to my vehicle. The air bags did not deploy and I was treated for contusions to my ribs, arms, stomach, shoulder and face as well as a sprain to my wrist. My vehicle sustained substantial damage and was a total loss, so why didn't the air bags deploy!!
I was driving at approximately 65 MPH when I heard a sudden loud pop/noise that appeared to have come from the rear right side of the car. I thought a tire had exploded. I parked the car on the side of the highway, and upon expecting the car , I could not visually observe anything wrong with the tires or any other part of the car. Later on that day , as I was driving the car I began to hear some grinding noise every time I slowed down, turned or when softly applying my brakes.I called the dealership but they could not service my car until 4 days later so I contacted a mechanic that following day and he said that I needed rear brake pads and new rear rotors. The right rotor had been grinded away on the upper part and the left rotor showed signs of overheating. The mechanic ended replacing the rear rotors and rear brake pads. I use the car for commuting from work to home and viceversa (I drive 50% on the freeway/about miles each day) however it was noticed the front rotors and brake pads are still in good condition. Has anybody experienced similar brake/rotor with this car?
My brakes had been making a noise. Not really loud but a slight grind. I was told I needed brake pads. I was going to get them during the weekend. I came to a stop at light and heard a popping/banging noise. I then could not move. My car was locked up. My father looked and thought it was maybe ebrake so we loaded on trailer and brought to dealership. It was the caliper, the piston shot off and locked up wheel. The dealer said he had never seen anything like it but unfortunately it would not be covered under warranty. I have read several other complaints about the brakes...I realize I have high mileage but I have brought it to dealer two times due to issues with brakes - first time I was told it was fine, second time I was told pads low. ????
I am a very cautious driver who is very easy on my brakes, to prevent wear. I could not stop in time when a vehicle in front of me suddenly stopped and had to turn, even though I had plenty of space to stop, I had to swerve in front of another vehicle because my brakes are worn down at 17k miles??? Something is obviously wrong with the brakes in a 2012 hyundai accent. There needs to be a recall. Even if I floor the brake pedal I don't stop and hear grinding noises.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
- Risk
- An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Recall number 23V651000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Hyundai Accent grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2012 Hyundai Accent?
7 of 153 owner complaints about the 2012 Hyundai Accent (5%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Hyundai Accent?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Hyundai Accent
Check engine light 16No deployment 10Knocking 10Stalling 8ABS 7Fire or smoke 7Overheating 5
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