There have been 24 safety recalls for the Hyundai Accent. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Hyundai Accent.
an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Hyundai Accent, 2013 Hyundai Accent, 2014 Hyundai Accent, 2015 Hyundai Accent, 2012 Hyundai Azera, 2013 Hyundai Azera, 2014 Hyundai Azera, 2015 Hyundai Azera, 2011 Hyundai Elantra, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2013 Hyundai Elantra, 2014 Hyundai Elantra, 2015 Hyundai Elantra, 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 2015 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, 2014 Hyundai Equus, 2015 Hyundai Equus, 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2014 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2014 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2010 Hyundai Tucson, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 2012 Hyundai Tucson, 2013 Hyundai Tucson, 2015 Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, 2012 Hyundai Veloster, 2013 Hyundai Veloster, 2014 Hyundai Veloster, 2015 Hyundai Veloster, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz, 2012 Hyundai Veracruz |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Hyundai Accent, 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2021 Hyundai Accent, 2022 Hyundai Accent, 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2022 Hyundai Elantra, 2023 Hyundai Elantra, 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hev, 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hev |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 accent, 2021-2023 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Hyundai Accent, 2022 Hyundai Accent |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2022 Hyundai Elantra |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
an exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2021 Hyundai Accent |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Hyundai Accent |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
a person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Hyundai Accent, 2019 Hyundai Accent, 2020 Hyundai Accent, 2016 Hyundai Azera, 2017 Hyundai Azera, 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 2018 Hyundai Sonata, 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid |
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Hyundai Accent, 2010 Hyundai Accent, 2011 Hyundai Accent |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Hyundai Accent |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2006 Hyundai Accent, 2007 Hyundai Accent, 2008 Hyundai Accent, 2009 Hyundai Accent, 2007 Hyundai Azera, 2008 Hyundai Azera, 2009 Hyundai Azera, 2010 Hyundai Azera, 2011 Hyundai Azera, 2007 Hyundai Elantra, 2008 Hyundai Elantra, 2009 Hyundai Elantra, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, 2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring, 2007 Hyundai Entourage, 2008 Hyundai Entourage, 2009 Hyundai Genesis, 2010 Hyundai Genesis, 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 2008 Hyundai Sonata, 2009 Hyundai Sonata, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon, 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, 2006 Hyundai Tucson, 2007 Hyundai Tucson, 2008 Hyundai Tucson, 2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2010 Hyundai Tucson, 2011 Hyundai Tucson, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz, 2009 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010 Hyundai Veracruz, 2011 Hyundai Veracruz |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 22, 2023 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module | 1,642,551 |
| May. 19, 2022 | Seat Belts:front | 239,000 |
| May. 6, 2022 | Steering:column | 2 |
| Apr. 1, 2022 | Seat Belts:front | 6,240 |
| Feb. 9, 2022 | Seat Belts:front | 354 |
| Dec. 2, 2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 76 |
| Aug. 6, 2021 | Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch | 348,158 |
| Sep. 8, 2015 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 99,500 |
| Apr. 13, 2015 | Air Bags:frontal | 2,580 |
| Apr. 1, 2013 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 1,712,336 |
| Jul. 21, 2009 | Exterior Lighting | 3,011 |
| Apr. 15, 2009 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Light | 532,633 |
| Dec. 20, 2002 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 46,828 |
| Jun. 25, 2002 | Structure:frame And Members | 67,565 |
| Nov. 6, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | 49,371 |
| Oct. 2, 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 66,086 |
| Jul. 7, 2000 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 400 |
| Mar. 28, 2000 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 16,264 |
| Jul. 7, 1999 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 11,530 |
| Oct. 6, 1998 | Suspension:front:springs:coil Springs | 64,967 |
| Feb. 26, 1997 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor | 74,965 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 23,070 |
| Mar. 3, 1995 | Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash | 5,306 |
| Jan. 20, 1995 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1,638 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | 4 |
| 2020 Hyundai Accent | 4 |
| 2019 Hyundai Accent | 2 |
| 2018 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Accent | 2 |
| 2014 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2013 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2011 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2010 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 2 |
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | 3 |
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 3 |
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2002 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 2001 Hyundai Accent | 2 |
| 2000 Hyundai Accent | 4 |
| 1999 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 1998 Hyundai Accent | 1 |
| 1997 Hyundai Accent | 2 |
| 1996 Hyundai Accent | 4 |
| 1995 Hyundai Accent | 5 |