Does the 1997 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

2 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 1997 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 1997 Hyundai Accent?

55 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Hyundai Accent recalls

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

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

For the 1997 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.

Has your Hyundai been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Hyundai dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1997 Hyundai Accent recalls, newest first

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

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 1997 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 7
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline10
Power train › Automatic transmission6
Service brakes5
Air bags4
Air bags › Frontal4

Other 1997 Hyundai models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?: 2 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 1997 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 1997 Hyundai Accent?: 55 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.