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Hyundai Accent recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns and 2,026 owner complaints for the Hyundai Accent, covering model years 1995 to 2022. The 2012 model year drew the most complaints (153), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 25 recall campaigns on file
  • 2,026 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 28 model years with data (1995–2022)
  • most complaints: 2012 (153 for that model year)
  • top component: Air Bags (433 complaints)
  • latest recall 23V651000 (reported Sep 22, 2023)
  • 287 complaints reporting a crash (14.2%)
  • 76 complaints reporting a fire (3.8%)
  • 195 complaints reporting an injury (9.6%)
  • 6 complaints reporting a death (0.3%)

Hyundai Accent complaints by model year

28 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2012 model year has the most complaints: 153 of 2,026, or 7.6%. Next come 1995 (142) and 2013 (141). The fewest are for 2020, with 12 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Hyundai Accent owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 1995–2022Column chart of 2,026 complaints across 28 model years. The highest is 2012 with 153. The full figures are in the table below the chart.1995: 142 complaints14219951996: 101 complaints10119961997: 55 complaints5519971998: 47 complaints4719981999: 61 complaints6119992000: 92 complaints9220002001: 112 complaints11220012002: 134 complaints13420022003: 37 complaints3720032004: 33 complaints3320042005: 49 complaints4920052006: 43 complaints4320062007: 88 complaints8820072008: 101 complaints10120082009: 101 complaints10120092010: 87 complaints8720102011: 38 complaints3820112012: 153 complaints15320122013: 141 complaints14120132014: 79 complaints7920142015: 70 complaints7020152016: 100 complaints10020162017: 68 complaints6820172018: 19 complaints1920182019: 31 complaints3120192020: 12 complaints1220202021: 16 complaints1620212022: 16 complaints162022
Show the figures for all 28 model years
Hyundai Accent complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Hyundai Accent complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
1995142311190
1996101172130
1997557240
1998476000
199961173101
20009216280
2001112254140
2002134262183
20033712180
200433112100
2005499350
2006432011
200788111120
200810111170
20091019120
2010874040
2011383020
2012153138101
2013141169120
201479129110
20157071180
20161007360
2017689340
2018190410
2019312110
2020122120
2021160110
2022162120
All model years2,026287761956

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Hyundai Accent components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 433 complaints (21.4% of all 2,026), followed by Engine (236) and Electrical System (217).

Components named most often in Hyundai Accent complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Hyundai Accent complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Air Bags43321.4%
Engine23611.6%
Electrical System21710.7%
Power Train21510.6%
Suspension1557.7%
Unknown or Other1427.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1296.4%
Service Brakes1266.2%
Engine and Engine Cooling1075.3%
Vehicle Speed Control1004.9%
Exterior Lighting994.9%
Structure974.8%
Visibility884.3%
Steering844.1%
Visibility/Wiper653.2%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Hyundai Accent recalls

25 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Accent, newest first. The 25 campaigns cover model years 1995 to 2022. The 1995 model year appears in the most campaigns (5).

  • 25 recall campaigns
  • 1 “Park Outside” advisory
Hyundai Accent recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
1995: 5 campaigns1996: 4 campaigns1997: 2 campaigns1998: 1 campaign1999: 1 campaign
2000: 4 campaigns2001: 2 campaigns2002: 1 campaign2003: no campaigns2004: no campaigns2005: 1 campaign2006: 3 campaigns2007: 3 campaigns2008: 1 campaign2009: 2 campaigns
2010: 1 campaign2011: 1 campaign2012: 2 campaigns2013: 1 campaign2014: 1 campaign2015: 2 campaigns2016: no campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: 1 campaign2019: 1 campaign
2020: 4 campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: 2 campaigns
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 23V651000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module

    Model years 2012–2015

    NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 22V354000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

    Model years 2020–2022

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    Consequence:
    An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  3. NHTSA campaign 22V311000

    Reported

    Steering › Column

    Model years 2021–2022

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

    Consequence:
    Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  4. NHTSA campaign 22V218000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

    Model year 2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    Consequence:
    Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  5. NHTSA campaign 22V069000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Pretensioner; Seat Belts › Front

    Model years 2020–2021

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

    Consequence:
    An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  6. NHTSA campaign 21V937000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

    Model year 2021

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

    Consequence:
    Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  7. NHTSA campaign 21V619000

    Reported

    Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

    Model years 2018–2020

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

    Consequence:
    A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  8. NHTSA campaign 20V393000

    Reported

    Equipment › Electrical

    Model year 2012

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.

    Consequence:
    An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  9. NHTSA campaign 15V566000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2009–2011

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.

    Consequence:
    Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  10. NHTSA campaign 15V218000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Frontal

    Model year 2015

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.

    Consequence:
    If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

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  1. NHTSA campaign 13V113000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2006–2009

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.

    Consequence:
    Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  2. NHTSA campaign 09V280000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting

    Model years 2005–2007

    Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and Accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

    Consequence:
    Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2009. Owners may contact Hyundai of Puerto Rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  3. NHTSA campaign 09V122000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model years 2006–2007

    Hyundai is recalling 532,633 MY 2006-2007 accent, entourage, sonata, MY 2007 azera, elantra and santa fe, MY 2005-2007 tucson and MY 2007-2008 veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A stop lamp switch malfunction may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission shifter would not be able to be shifted out of the park position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.

    Consequence:
    Any of these malfunctions, alone or in combination, may lead to a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  4. NHTSA campaign 02V341000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model years 1995–1996

    On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. During winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. This road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.

    Consequence:
    Severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. If this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. Reduced control of the front wheel location increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. Owner notification will begin on June 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  5. NHTSA campaign 02V167000

    Reported

    Structure › Frame and Members

    Model years 2000–2002

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." During testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).

    Consequence:
    An occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. Owner notification began October 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  6. NHTSA campaign 01V346000

    Reported

    Vehicle Speed Control

    Model years 2000–2001

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter engines that were originally sold in or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. While driving at a steady throttle opening for an extended period of time during extremely cold ambient temperatures (below approximately -5 degrees fahrenheit with high humidity), moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases can freeze and block the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve and hose. If the PCV hose freezes, combustion chamber gases are forced through the breather hose into the air intake hose and then into the throttle body.

    Consequence:
    Moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases may freeze inside the throttle body bore and throttle body idle speed control circuit resulting in the throttle valve not closing fully and a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a new, relocated PCV hose and will additionally install a heated throttle body on the 2000-2001 accents equipped with 1.5 liter engines that were produced through January 31, 2001. Owner notification began April 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  7. NHTSA campaign 00V314001

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

    Model year 1998

    Vehicle description: accent GT model vehicles equipped with DOHC engines manufactured from December 19, 1996 through June 30, 1997; 1998 Accent model vehicles manufactured from May 6, 1997 through June 25, 1998; 1997 sonata vehicles manufactured from August 1, 1996 through July 9, 1997 and 1998 sonata vehicles produced from July 9, 1997 through April 24, 1998. The evaporative emission control systems may apply excessive vacuum to the fuel tanks during the canister purge cycle. Minor fuel tank distortion could result. A small crack could develop on the upper fuel tank surface. The "check engine" light would then illuminate and, in some cases, the vehicle driver could notice a gasoline odor.

    Consequence:
    Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will pressure check the vehicle's fuel tank to determine if it has cracked. If it is cracked, a new fuel tank will be installed. A new fuel filler cap that decreases the amount of vacuum inside the fuel tank will also be installed. Note: the 1997-1998 sonata fuel tanks have also experienced cracking. However, at this time, the cause for the cracking has not been identified. This portion of the campaign will begin after Hyundai has determined the cause and corrective procedure.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  8. NHTSA campaign 00V096001

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.

    Consequence:
    If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  9. NHTSA campaign 00V096000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

    Model year 2000

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.

    Consequence:
    If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  10. NHTSA campaign 99V178000

    Reported

    Power Train › Automatic Transmission

    Model year 1999

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission pressure control solenoid valve seals do not remain sufficiently elastic, resulting in transmission fluid leakage. This leakage can result in reduced pressure application to the clutches, brake, and kickdown servo, allowing them to slip.

    Consequence:
    Such slippage can cause premature deterioration of the friction element surfaces and could cause the vehicle not to accelerate, or not accelerate as expected, when the driver presses the accelerator pedal.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the pressure control solenoid valve.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  11. NHTSA campaign 98V245000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil Springs

    Model years 1995–1997

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.

    Consequence:
    If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  12. NHTSA campaign 97V026000

    Reported

    Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

    Model years 1996–1997

    The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.

    Consequence:
    This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  13. NHTSA campaign 96V113000

    Reported

    Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm

    Model years 1995–1996

    Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.

    Consequence:
    The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  14. NHTSA campaign 95V043000

    Reported

    Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

    Model year 1995

    The engine control module wiring harness under the instrument panel can be contacted by the clutch pedal assembly when the clutch is engaged.

    Consequence:
    Contact abrades and damages the insulation onthe harness causing a fuse to blow and the engine to stall. Unexpected engine stalling increases the potential for a vehicle accident.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect the engine control wiring harness to determine if it has been damaged and reposition the harness so that contact with the clutch pedal lever will not occur.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

  15. NHTSA campaign 95V003000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch

    Model year 1995

    A plastic slider piece within the headlamp dimmer switch assembly does not fully retract when the headlamp dimmer switch is moved from low beam to high beam position. The low beam lamps go out as intended, but the high beam lamps do not come on.

    Consequence:
    This condition will result in inadequate lighting causing a visibility problem for the driver and other oncoming motorists and an accident can occur.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly.

    Filed by Hyundai Motor America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Hyundai Accent questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA lists 25 vehicle recall campaigns for the Hyundai Accent, covering model years 1995 to 2022. The most recent, 23V651000, was reported on September 22, 2023 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 1995 model year is covered by the most campaigns (5).

Which Hyundai Accent model year has the most complaints?

The 2012 model year, with 153 of the 2,026 complaints in NHTSA’s file (7.6%). The next are 1995 (142) and 2013 (141). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Hyundai Accent complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 433 complaints, or 21.4% of all 2,026. Engine (236) and Electrical System (217) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Hyundai Accent?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Hyundai dealer.

How many Hyundai Accent complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2,026 complaints, 287 report a crash, 76 a fire, 195 at least one injury and 6 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.