The Lemon IndexHyundai Accent recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2002–2022 Hyundai Accent, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 1
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2012–2015 Park outside
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.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
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- Brakes · recall issued Sep 2023 · model years 2012–2015 Park outside
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.
1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 23V651000
- Seat belts · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2020–2022
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
230,233 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V354000
- Steering · recall issued May 2022 · model years 2021–2022
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.
2 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V311000
- Seat belts · recall issued Apr 2022 · model year 2020
In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
6,240 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V218000
- Seat belts · recall issued Feb 2022 · model years 2020–2021
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
354 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 22V069000
- Brakes · recall issued Dec 2021 · model year 2021
The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
76 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V937000
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued Aug 2021 · model years 2018–2020
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
348,158 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 21V619000
- Equipment · recall issued Jul 2020 · model year 2012
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 com…
272,126 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 20V393000
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- Lights · recall issued Sep 2015 · model years 2009–2011
In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction.
99,500 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V566000
- Airbags · recall issued Apr 2015 · model year 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.
2,580 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V218000
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2013 · model years 2006–2009
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…
1,712,336 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V113000
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2009 · model years 2005–2007
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · 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.
- Body structure · recall issued Jun 2002 · model year 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 CR…
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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Is one open on your Accent?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Hyundai Accent have?
14 recall campaigns across model years 2002–2022, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 31.
Which Hyundai Accent year has the most recalls?
The 2021, with 4 campaigns. 2020: 4, 2007: 3, 2006: 3.
What are most Hyundai Accent recalls about?
Lights: 4 of the 14 campaigns. Then seat belts (3) and brakes (2).
What is the newest Hyundai Accent recall?
Brakes, filed Sep 2023 (NHTSA 23V651000): 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.
What is the biggest Hyundai Accent recall?
NHTSA 13V113000 (lights, Apr 2013) covers 1,712,336 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. 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…
How do I check if my Hyundai Accent has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Hyundai dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Hyundai Accent: problems and best years · All Hyundai recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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