Hyundai Accent Recalls (2010-2022)
The Hyundai Accent has been the subject of 10 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2010 to 2022 model years. They cluster mostly around the seat belts, service brakes, and steering.
The Hyundai Accent scores 34 out of 100 (grade D), a busier recall record than most. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 80% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 10% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 10 campaigns span 11 model years of the Hyundai Accent. The single largest affected 1,649,478 vehicles, over service brakes. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Accent problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Hyundai Accent may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Hyundai Accent recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Hyundai Accent recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2022 Hyundai Accent Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Hyundai Accent, involving the seat belts and steering.
2021 Hyundai Accent Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2021 Hyundai Accent, involving the seat belts, steering, and service brakes.
2020 Hyundai Accent Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2020 Hyundai Accent, involving the seat belts and latches/locks/linkages.
2019 Hyundai Accent Recalls
1 recall affects the 2019 Hyundai Accent, involving the latches/locks/linkages.
2018 Hyundai Accent Recalls
1 recall affects the 2018 Hyundai Accent, involving the latches/locks/linkages.
2015 Hyundai Accent Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2015 Hyundai Accent, involving the service brakes and air bags.
2014 Hyundai Accent Recalls
1 recall affects the 2014 Hyundai Accent, involving the service brakes.
2013 Hyundai Accent Recalls
1 recall affects the 2013 Hyundai Accent, involving the service brakes.
2012 Hyundai Accent Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2012 Hyundai Accent, involving the service brakes and equipment.
2011 Hyundai Accent Recalls
1 recall affects the 2011 Hyundai Accent, involving the exterior lighting.
2010 Hyundai Accent Recalls
1 recall affects the 2010 Hyundai Accent, involving the exterior lighting.
Every Hyundai Accent recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2012-2015 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 1,649,478
- Reported
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 10, 2024
Defect: 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) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
NHTSA campaign number 23V651000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2020-2022 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 230,233
- Reported
- May 19, 2022
- Owners notified
- Aug 29, 2022
Defect: 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 this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign number 22V354000.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2
- Reported
- May 6, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jul 5, 2022
Defect: 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 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
NHTSA campaign number 22V311000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2020 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,240
- Reported
- Apr 1, 2022
- Owners notified
- May 19, 2022
Defect: 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 available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign number 22V218000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2020-2021 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 354
- Reported
- Feb 9, 2022
- Owners notified
- Feb 24, 2022
Defect: 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 is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign number 22V069000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2021 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 76
- Reported
- Dec 2, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jan 26, 2022
Defect: 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 is 213.
NHTSA campaign number 21V937000.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Affected years
- 2018-2020 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 348,158
- Reported
- Aug 6, 2021
- Owners notified
- Dec 4, 2021
Defect: 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 Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
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.
NHTSA campaign number 21V619000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2012 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 272,126
- Reported
- Jul 2, 2020
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2020
Defect: 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 using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
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 contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 193.
NHTSA campaign number 20V393000.
Exterior Lighting
- Affected years
- 2010-2011 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 99,500
- Reported
- Sep 8, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 21, 2015
Defect: 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 depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.
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 www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.
NHTSA campaign number 15V566000.
Air Bags
- Affected years
- 2015 Hyundai Accent
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,580
- Reported
- Apr 13, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jun 4, 2015
Defect: 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 cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
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.
NHTSA campaign number 15V218000.
Common questions about Hyundai Accent recalls
- Does the Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 10 recall campaigns on record for the Hyundai Accent across the 2010 to 2022 model years. The most common areas are the seat belts, service brakes, and steering.
- How many times has the Hyundai Accent been recalled?
- The Hyundai Accent has 10 recall campaigns from the 2010 to 2022 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Hyundai Accent recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the service brakes, affecting 1,649,478 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
- Which Hyundai Accent model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Hyundai Accent has the most, with 4 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Hyundai Accent has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.