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Hyundai Accent: recalls and fuel economy
10recall campaigns (model years 2010+)
0with a "do not drive" advisory
1with a "park outside" advisory
Counts come from NHTSA's recall file and include every version NHTSA lists under this model family (see how we group models). To see whether your car still needs a repair, check its VIN or use NHTSA's VIN lookup.
Recall campaigns by model year
20101
20111
20122
20131
20141
20152
20181
20191
20204
20214
20222
Recalls by component
Seat Belts3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Steering1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Equipment1
Exterior Lighting1
Air Bags1
EPA fuel economy and yearly fuel cost
| Model year | Fuel | Combined | EPA yearly fuel cost | Versions |
|---|
| 2010 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 3 |
| 2011 | Regular Gasoline | 29–30 MPG | $2,250–$2,300 | 3 |
| 2012 | Regular Gasoline | 31–32 MPG | $2,100–$2,150 | 2 |
| 2013 | Regular Gasoline | 31–32 MPG | $2,100–$2,150 | 2 |
| 2014 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 2 |
| 2015 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 2 |
| 2016 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 2 |
| 2017 | Regular Gasoline | 30–31 MPG | $2,150–$2,250 | 2 |
| 2018 | Regular Gasoline | 31–32 MPG | $2,100–$2,150 | 2 |
| 2019 | Regular Gasoline | 31–32 MPG | $2,100–$2,150 | 2 |
| 2020 | Regular Gasoline | 33–36 MPG | $1,850–$2,050 | 2 |
| 2021 | Regular Gasoline | 33–36 MPG | $1,850–$2,050 | 2 |
| 2022 | Regular Gasoline | 36 MPG | $1,850 | 1 |
Ranges cover the engine, drivetrain and trim versions EPA rates for that year. Yearly fuel cost is EPA's own estimate, based on 15,000 miles a year and EPA's projected fuel price; your cost will differ.
All recall campaigns, newest first
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 1,649,478 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)…
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October…
Seat Belts · about 230,233 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for…
Steering · about 2 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at…
Seat Belts · about 6,240 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become…
Seat Belts · about 354 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · about 76 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall…
Latches/Locks/Linkages · about 348,158 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Equipment · about 272,126 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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 over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by…
Risk: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire Mobility Kit accessory outlet plug with a direct-to-battery connection wire harness kit, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may…
Exterior Lighting · about 99,500 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is…
Risk: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting…
Air Bags · about 2,580 vehicles in the whole campaign (all models)
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.
Risk: 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…
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
Summaries are NHTSA's own text, shortened. Read the full notice on NHTSA's site via the campaign number.