Hyundai Accent recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
25 recalls found for the Hyundai Accent in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 2,028 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Hyundai Accent recalls
- Sep 22, 202323V651000Service brakes, hydraulic1,649,478 vehiclesHyundai Elantra, Genesis Coupe and 11 more models
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.
Park outside until repaired
- May 19, 202222V354000Seat belts230,233 vehiclesHyundai Accent, Elantra and 1 more model
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- May 6, 202222V311000Steering2 vehicles2021-2022 Hyundai Accent
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.
- Apr 1, 202222V218000Seat belts6,240 vehiclesHyundai Elantra and Accent
In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Feb 9, 202222V069000Seat belts354 vehicles2020-2021 Hyundai Accent
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
- Dec 2, 202121V937000Service brakes, hydraulic76 vehicles2021 Hyundai Accent
The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
- Aug 6, 202121V619000Latches/locks/linkages348,158 vehiclesHyundai Accent, Sonata Hybrid and 2 more models
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside.
- Jul 2, 202020V393000Equipment272,126 vehiclesHyundai Elantra, Sonata Hybrid and 2 more models
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…
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