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1996 Hyundai Accent recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Hyundai Accent. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1996 Hyundai Accent recalls, newest first

December 20, 2002NHTSA 02V34100046,828 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary
On certain passenger vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. During winter months, large quantities of salt are used to de-ice roads. This road salt could result in corrosion of the front lower control arms.
Consequence
Severe corrosion could result in perforation and potential fracture of the front lower control arm. If this fracture occurs, the tire and wheel assembly remains connected to the chassis through the forward lower control arm pivot point and through the strut attachment to the upper wheelhouse. Reduced control of the front wheel location increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front lower control arms and, if necessary, will replace one or both front lower control arms if structural damage has occurred. Owner notification will begin on June 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 6, 1998NHTSA 98V24500064,967 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Springs › Coil springs

Summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, and wisconsin. During winter months, the road salt used to de-ice roads can result in corrosion that causes pits to form on the lower coil of the front springs allowing cracks to develop. This can result in breakage of the lower spring coil.
Consequence
If the front coil spring breaks, it can become displaced from its seated position, and can contact a tire. Tire damage can result.
Remedy
Dealers will install a spring guide to prevent a broken coil spring from contacting and damaging a tire.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 1997NHTSA 97V02600074,965 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

Summary
The windshield wiper motor circuit breaker electrical contacts were contaminated during assembly.
Consequence
This contamination interferes with the electrical circuit continuity and prevents the windshield wiper motor from operating. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove the contaminants from the windshield wiper motor circuit breaker contacts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 1, 1996NHTSA 96V11300023,070 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm

Summary
Through contact with road hazards and curbs, the lower control arm assembly can shift from its original position.
Consequence
The shifted location can result in improper wheel alignment and increased steering effort increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will reinforce the lower control arm member assembly attachment to the underbody.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 1996 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
17
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air bags › Frontal18
  2. Power train › Automatic transmission17
  3. Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm10
  4. Service brakes7
  5. Tires6

Other Hyundai Accent years

Other 1996 Hyundai models

Most recalled 1996 vehicles

  1. 1996 Dodge Caravan (16 recalls)
  2. 1996 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1996 Dodge Ram (14 recalls)
  4. 1996 Plymouth Voyager (13 recalls)
  5. 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1996’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1996 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Hyundai Accent recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
101 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.