Hyundai Accent Fourth generation (RB/RC) (2012 - 2014)

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Fourth generation (RB/RC) of Hyundai Accent has been in production since 2012 by 2014.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Fourth generation (RB/RC) is longer than the previous generation by 12.7 inches , is wider by 0.2 inches , is lower by 0.8 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 13 lbs.
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Hyundai Accent Fourth generation (RB/RC) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Hatchback, Sedan |
Engine options | G4FD, 1.6L I-4, 138 HP, 123 lb/ft |
Length | 162 - 172 in |
Width | 66.90 in |
Height | 57.10 in |
Wheelbase | 101.20 in |
Curb weight | 2396 - 2546 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 51.30 in |
Rear hip room | 47.20 in |
Front Headroom | 39.90 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.2 - 37.8 in |
Front shoulder room | 53.70 in |
Rear shoulder room | 53.40 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 11.40 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 27 - 28/37 - 38 |
Towing capacity | 2200 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 9 - 10.3 sec |
¼ mile time | 16.8 - 17.9 sec |
Hyundai Accent Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Hyundai Accent Fourth generation (RB/RC) production period from 2012 to 2014 drivers have reported 171 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2014 Accent |
20
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2013 Accent |
64
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2012 Accent |
87
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS i bought my car in feb 2014 since that the electronic stability control (esc) indicator has come on several times... |
37
~ 34069 miles |
ENGINE the engine 1st stopped 2 weeks ago at a red light. i say "stopped" because that is exactly what it... |
31
~ 65902 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM was driving when all of the sudden my air flow stopped working. it made sound but wouldnt change over to |
22
~ 49516 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai accent. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph there was a... |
20
~ 54710 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i was driving down the street to my sister house when i got to her house i pulled up behind... |
19
~ 46205 miles |
STEERING i bought my car in feb 2014 since that the electronic stability control (esc) indicator has come on several times... |
16
~ 15870 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i bought my hyundai around march or april 2015. after about a month i noticed that the esc was coming... |
13
~ 61740 miles |
POWER TRAIN aug 2011 bought 2010 accent automatic with 38 000 miles . after i complained of vehicle vibration [a known problem... |
12
~ 29433 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i bought my car in feb 2014 since that the electronic stability control (esc) indicator has come on several times... |
11
~ 37580 miles |
SUSPENSION while driving on interstate in phoenix at noon on a dry and clear day traffic stopped abruptly. i rear-ended a... |
10
~ 25651 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai accent. while driving highway speeds the panels below the front headlights fell out... |
10
~ 17074 miles |
WHEELS my daughter recently purchased (jan 29 2015) a 2014 hyundai/ accent/ gls vehicle # [xxx] from haddad of the berkshire... |
10
~ 18818 miles |
TIRES my daughter recently purchased (jan 29 2015) a 2014 hyundai/ accent/ gls vehicle # [xxx] from haddad of the berkshire... |
8
~ 10750 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM as i go up a hill or rapidly accelerate on an incline the check engine light will come on. the... |
7
~ 76688 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai accent. the contact stated that water was entering the headlight assembly. the vehicle... |
7
~ 30882 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER my wife and i both over sixty were driving back from ohio to connecticut on the penn rt 80 it... |
5
~ 15200 miles |
TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES i owned my hyundai accent since october of 2012 the vehicle did come with a spare tire after a few... |
4
~ 11514 miles |
SEAT BELTS i was hit on the left front quarter panel area so hard the car spun around. the side airbags deployed... |
4
~ 2778 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE se model. supposed to get 29 mpg city. getting 17-20 city. about feb 28 i applied for online appointment for... |
2
~ 12051 miles |
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2014 hyundai accent gs. consumer writes in regard to safety issue vehicle is not equipped with an internal safety trunk |
1
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SEATS this car and its seat have gradually eroded by lower back and spine. the seat is shaped in an such... |
1
~ 83000 miles |
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai accent. while driving 65 mph the hood flew open and slammed into the... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
BEAD > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2014 hyundai accent equipped with gt radial tires tire line champiro uhp 1 (n/a) and... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i was driving home when the driver-side door handle fell apart. the silver plastic coating was peeling but the door... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owned a 2012 hyundai accent. while parked rodents entered the vehicle and chewed through the electrical wiring.... |
1
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STRUCTURE i owned my hyundai accent since october of 2012 the vehicle did come with a spare tire after a few... |
1
~ 45000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES i have kumho solus kh25 tires with several bubbles in (3) of my tires..my car is less than two years... |
1
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2013 hyundai accent. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied both... |
1
~ 8000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2012 hyundai accent. consumer writes in regards to vehicle faulty brake calipers and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd in october... |
1
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 hyundai accent. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 to 65 mph the... |
1
~ 202 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Hyundai Accent and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Hyundai Accent to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
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Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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Car Reindeer Decoration, Reindeer Antler...
- [DURABLE DECORATION FOR CAR] Our reindeer car decoration is made of premium fabric, build-in high-quality PVC clip to ensure stability and durability that can still stay on the car even in a high speed driving....
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Enkei 16x7 EDR9 (Matte Black) Wheels/Rim...
- Universal Application.
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
Coilovers
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iJDMTOY Universal Fit Gun Metal Grey Fin...
- Universal fit for most cars (sedan/coupe/convertible)
- Come with (4) gunmetal grey color powder-coated anodized finish aluminum fasteners, (4) sets of stainless bolts/nuts/washers, (2) high strength fastener O-ring rubber bands
- Made with T6 6061 high quality...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Godspeed MSS0111-A MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Hyundai Accent Sedan/Hatchback (RB) 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 6 kg/mm/4 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of...
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Godspeed MSS0111-B compatible with Kia R...
- Fits 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Kia Rio(UB)
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 6 kg/mm/4 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of Damping Adjustment Corresponds to...
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J2 Engineering Black LN-T7-011-15-BK
- Heavy Duty T6-7075 Forged Aluminum Construction, Anodized Finish
- 25mm Outside Diameter / 50mm Height
- Open End Design, Spline Drive Style Locks
- Comes as a Set of 20 Lock Nuts / 1 Lock Key
- Fits Conical...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
- AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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