Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Accent. Hover a bar for the count.
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2012 Hyundai Accent - 219 complaints
- 2013 Hyundai Accent - 207 complaints
- 1995 Hyundai Accent - 197 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2011 Hyundai Accent - 53 complaints
- 1999 Hyundai Accent - 66 complaints
- 1998 Hyundai Accent - 72 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 32 | 2 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | 22 | 4 |
| 2020 Hyundai Accent | 17 | 4 |
| 2019 Hyundai Accent | 37 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Accent | 23 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Accent | 98 | 0 |
| 2016 Hyundai Accent | 161 | 0 |
| 2015 Hyundai Accent | 100 | 2 |
| 2014 Hyundai Accent | 99 | 1 |
| 2013 Hyundai Accent | 207 | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 219 | 2 |
| 2011 Hyundai Accent | 53 | 1 |
| 2010 Hyundai Accent | 119 | 1 |
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 128 | 2 |
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 135 | 1 |
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | 113 | 3 |
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 49 | 3 |
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 76 | 1 |
| 2004 Hyundai Accent | 40 | 0 |
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 45 | 0 |
| 2002 Hyundai Accent | 163 | 1 |
| 2001 Hyundai Accent | 148 | 2 |
| 2000 Hyundai Accent | 115 | 4 |
| 1999 Hyundai Accent | 66 | 1 |
| 1998 Hyundai Accent | 72 | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Accent | 82 | 2 |
| 1996 Hyundai Accent | 142 | 4 |
| 1995 Hyundai Accent | 197 | 5 |
| 1993 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| 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, 2014-201 |
| 22V354000 | 2020-2022 | Seat Belts | 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 |
| 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 de |
| 22V218000 | 2020 | Seat Belts | 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 pretensioner |
| 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 e |
| 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 seal, |
| 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. The trunk latch may become damaged, |
| 20V393000 | 2012 | Equipment | 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 o |
| 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. In the affected vehicles, the br |
| 15V218000 | 2015 | Air Bags | 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 |
| 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, 2007- |
| 09V280000 | 2005-2007 | Exterior Lighting | 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 ILLUMINA |
| 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. THE STOP LAMP SWIT |
| 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. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DO |
| 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 MAY |
| 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 DRA |
| 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 DRA |
| 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, MARYLAND |
| 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. THE LOW BEAM |