Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Accent, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1995 Hyundai Accent - 126 complaints in its first 8 years (142 to date)
- 2002 Hyundai Accent - 107 complaints in its first 8 years (134 to date)
- 2012 Hyundai Accent - 101 complaints in its first 8 years (153 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2004 Hyundai Accent - 26 complaints in its first 8 years (33 to date)
- 2005 Hyundai Accent - 31 complaints in its first 8 years (49 to date)
- 2003 Hyundai Accent - 32 complaints in its first 8 years (37 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | 16 | 16 | 4 |
| 2020 Hyundai Accent | 12 | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 Hyundai Accent | 31 | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Accent | 19 | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Accent | 68 | 64 | 0 |
| 2016 Hyundai Accent | 102 | 90 | 0 |
| 2015 Hyundai Accent | 70 | 55 | 2 |
| 2014 Hyundai Accent | 79 | 36 | 1 |
| 2013 Hyundai Accent | 141 | 75 | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 153 | 101 | 2 |
| 2011 Hyundai Accent | 38 | 32 | 1 |
| 2010 Hyundai Accent | 87 | 76 | 1 |
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 101 | 78 | 2 |
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 101 | 85 | 1 |
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | 88 | 64 | 3 |
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 43 | 34 | 3 |
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 49 | 31 | 1 |
| 2004 Hyundai Accent | 33 | 26 | 0 |
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 37 | 32 | 0 |
| 2002 Hyundai Accent | 134 | 107 | 1 |
| 2001 Hyundai Accent | 112 | 94 | 2 |
| 2000 Hyundai Accent | 92 | 84 | 4 |
| 1999 Hyundai Accent | 61 | 55 | 1 |
| 1998 Hyundai Accent | 47 | 44 | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Accent | 55 | 52 | 2 |
| 1996 Hyundai Accent | 101 | 95 | 4 |
| 1995 Hyundai Accent | 142 | 126 | 5 |
| 1993 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V651000 | 2012-2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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,... |
| 22V354000 | 2020-2022 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. |
| 22V311000 | 2021-2022 | Steering | 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... |
| 22V218000 | 2020 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. |
| 22V069000 | 2020-2021 | Seat Belts | 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... |
| 21V937000 | 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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... |
| 21V619000 | 2018-2020 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. |
| 20V393000 | 2012 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. |
| 15V566000 | 2009-2011 | Exterior Lighting | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. |
| 15V218000 | 2015 | Air Bags | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. |
| 13V113000 | 2006-2009 | Exterior Lighting | 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,... |
| 09V280000 | 2005-2007 | Exterior Lighting | HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. |
| 09V122000 | 2006-2007 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |
| 02V341000 | 1995-1996 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN,... |
| 02V167000 | 2000-2002 | Structure | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 01V346000 | 2000-2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | 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,... |
| 00V314001 | 1998 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 00V096001 | 2000 | Visibility | 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... |
| 00V096000 | 2000 | Visibility | 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... |
| 99V178000 | 1999 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC,... |
| 98V245000 | 1995-1997 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE,... |
| 97V026000 | 1996-1997 | Visibility | THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY. |
| 96V113000 | 1995-1996 | Suspension | THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION. |
| 95V043000 | 1995 | Electrical System | THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED. |
| 95V003000 | 1995 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |