2015 Hyundai Accent.

The 2015 Hyundai Accent is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 19 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 31, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, it has 2 recalls, and it gets 30 to 31 mpg combined. The best Hyundai Accent year is 2014.

31Lemon Index · 100 = average car

One of the most reliable. 3.2× fewer complaints than average.

Best year 2014 · Worst year 2002

Photo shows a 2019 Hyundai Accent. Elise240SX, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · background removed

Before you buy. What matters most for this car.

Most common problemEngine32% of owner complaints Recalls2Free fix at any dealer Better year to buy20147.1× fewer complaints than average Government investigation1 openOwners reported enough to trigger one

Owner complaints19first 3 years

Fuel economy30–31 mpgcombined, EPA

Crash test★★★★☆NHTSA overall

How serious. Out of 70 owner complaints, owners reported:

7crashes

8injuries

11fires

11tows

Under government investigation 79 repair notes from Hyundai

Every Hyundai Accent year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.

2002106about average 2003462.2× fewer complaints 2004–few complaints 2005–few complaints 2006–few complaints 2007621.6× fewer complaints 2008482.1× fewer complaints 2009–few complaints 2010412.4× fewer complaints 2011234.3× fewer complaints 2012601.7× fewer complaints 2013531.9× fewer complaints 2014147.1× fewer complaints 2015313.2× fewer complaints 2016531.9× fewer complaints 2017402.5× fewer complaints 2018185.6× fewer complaints 2019224.5× fewer complaints

What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.

engine32%

airbags32%

electrical26%

stability control26%

transmission & drivetrain11%

Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.

Transmission problems in every Hyundai Accent year →

When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.

half by 61K

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Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 22K to 102K miles on the car (38 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.

Recalls 2

brakes 2023
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.
airbags 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.

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.

Check a VIN for open recalls

Problems Hyundai told dealers about

Hyundai sent dealers 79 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:

Carbon particle contamination passing from auxiliary canister to canister close valve (ccv),…
Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the…

Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.

Government investigations

OpenHyundai and kia abs module fires2023

NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.

Safety

Stability controlStandard

Collision warningNot offered

Lane departure warningNot offered

NHTSA front crash test of the 2015 Hyundai Accent — Front crash test · NHTSA

Crash test details

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆
Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★☆

Fuel cost and engines

About $2050–2150 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.

In owners' words

Air bags didn't deploy after a wreck that affected front driver side mph 35, signaificant damage done to front in. Car was in motion another car cut in front of that car had a small dent.
2015 Hyundai Accent owner · NHTSA complaint 11140683

Quick answers

Is the 2015 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 3.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 31; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Accent year by this measure is 2014.

What are the most common 2015 Hyundai Accent problems?

In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (32%), airbags (32%) and electrical (26%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have?

2 safety recalls (latest: brakes). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Accent get?

30 to 31 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).

Is the 2015 Hyundai Accent safe?

NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.

At what mileage do 2015 Hyundai Accent problems start?

Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 22,900 and 102,000 miles. The middle report was at 61,800 miles, from 38 complaints.

Does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have transmission problems?

Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 11% of its owner complaints.

How much does the 2015 Hyundai Accent cost in fuel a year?

About $2050 to $2150 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.

What engines does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have?

1.6L 4-cyl.

What Hyundai Accent year is better than the 2015?

By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2018 and 2019.

Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works