1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT

5 recalls, 197 complaints - 27 TSBs

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

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, WISC... Read more

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. REDU... Read more

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 NO... Read more

46,828 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Defect Description

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... Read more

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.

64,967 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

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.

23,070 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Defect Description

THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN BE CONTACTED BY THE CLUTCH PEDAL ASSEMBLY WHEN THE CLUTCH IS ENGAGED.

Consequence

CONTACT ABRADES AND DAMAGES THE INSULATION ONTHE HARNESS CAUSING A FUSE TO BLOW AND THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNEXPECTED ENGINE STALLING INCREASES THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ENGINE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS TO DETERMINE IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED AND REPOSITION THE HARNESS SO THAT CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL LEVER WILL NOT OCCUR.

5,306 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

Defect Description

A PLASTIC SLIDER PIECE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH IS MOVED FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM POSITION. THE LOW BEAM LAMPS GO OUT AS INTENDED, BUT THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS DO NOT COME ON.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

1,638 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

197 total complaints 38 crashes 1 fires 39 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	28
SUSPENSION:FRONT	17
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM	16
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS	9
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	8
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	6
AIR BAGS	5
TIRES	5
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM	5

Incident date: Sep 5, 2024

The 30amp outside plug burned to the outlet in the electric panel.

Incident date: Jul 5, 2017

RIM RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING TIRE TO GO FLAT.

Incident date: Feb 22, 1995

I HAVE A 95 HYUNDAI ACCENT AND THE DOOR LATCH HAS BROKEN 2X IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. I FIND THAT TO BEE A LITTLE TO COINCIDENTAL. *TR

Incident date: Feb 22, 1995

I HAVE A 95 HYUNDAI ACCENT AND THE DOOR LATCH HAS BROKEN 2X IN THE PAST 2 YEARS. I FIND THAT TO BEE A LITTLE TO COINCIDENTAL. *TR

Incident date: Jun 7, 2001

HAVE OWNED THE 9195 ACCENT SINCE 2000. DRIVERS WINDOW HANDLE BROKE WITHIN 2 YEARS, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF WINDOW ASSEMBLY. OUTSIDE AND INSIDE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLES BROKE; MAKING GETTING IN AND OUT THE DRIVERS DOOR NOW IMPOSSIBLE UNLESS I PAY $300 TO HAVE THEM BOTH REPLACED AS WITH THE PASSENGER... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2007

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM CORRODED THROUGH AND BROKE. CAR WAS VERY UNSTABLE AND TIRES WORE DOWN FAST. THERE WAS A PREVIOUS RECALL ON THIS CONTROL ARM IT WAS CAMPAIGN NUMBER 02V341000. SERVICE WAS DONE BY HYUNDAI IN 9/2003 AND PART CORRODED AND BROKE IN 1/2007. EITHER SERVICE... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, A CRACKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE BEGAN TO RUB ON THE BACK OF THE WHEEL WELL DURING BRAKING. ON INSPECTION BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED AS A FAILURE OF THE LOWER ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 25, 2006

Incident date: Feb 7, 2005

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 95V00300; HYUNDAI ISSUED A HIGH/LOW DIMMER SWITCH RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THE LIGHTS CAME ON BY ITSELF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF AND THE HIGH BEAMS CAME ON UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VIN WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB

Incident date: Dec 7, 2004

CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Incident date: Dec 7, 2004

CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

Incident date: Apr 5, 2003

LOWER CONTROL ARM RECALL NOTICE. *BF CONTROL ARM DROPPED DOWN CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AFTER ACCIDENT, HOWEVER, HYUNDAI DISAGREES WITH THE CONCLUSION THAT THE ROOT CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A DEFECTIVE LOWER CONTROL ARM AND REFUSES TO HONOR THE RECALL. *TT

Crash

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

REQUEST LETTER OF APPROVAL TO HAVE AIR BAG LIGHT DISABLED AND REMOVED. (NAR) *PH *CB

Incident date: Jun 6, 1998

THE REAR SEATBELT LATCHES WILL NOT LATCH. WE DARE NOT PUT OUR KIDS IN THE BACK SEAT OF THIS CAR BECASUE IF ENOUGH "PULLING' OR 'TUGGING' OCCUR THE SEATBELT UNLATCHES ON THEIR OWN. *LA

Incident date: Jun 29, 2004

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER WAS LOCKING THE DOORS AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DOORS DID NOT LOCK FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE WHY THE DOORS WILL NOT LOCK. *AK

Incident date: Apr 24, 2004

DURING SUMMER MONTHS, THE HIGH TEMPATURE EFFECTS MY 1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE TRANSMISSION HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR TO SECOND. THIS PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS WHEN IT IS HOT OUTSIDE OR I HAVE TAKEN A LONG DRIVE, LIKE ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS EXAMINE THE TRANSMISSION A... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2004

THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CORRODED WITHOUT WARNING. RECALL 02V341000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK THE LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM CORRODED DUE TO SALT. THE DEALER WOULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL. RECALL 98V245000 WAS ALSO ISSUED. *SC

Incident date: Jan 5, 2003

WHILE HAVING THE RECALL FOR THE FRONT CONTROL ARM DONE DEALERSHIP NOTICED THAT THE REAR CONTROL ARM THAT CONTROLS THE STEERING FOR THE REAR WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND REAR END OR FISH TAIL WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Incident date: Apr 5, 2003

REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL ARMS.*MR THE CONSUMER REPLACED BOTH CONTROL ARMS AFTER A MINOR CAR ACCIDENT. AFTER READING THE RECALL NOTICE IT WAS HIGHLY PROBABLE THAT THE DEFECTIVE CONTROL ARMS CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. AS A RESULT OF THAT, THE CONSUMER FELT THAT HYUNDAI SHOULD ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Dec 22, 2003

THIS CAR HAD LESS THAN 40,000 MILES WHEN WE PURCHASED IT IN AUGUST, 2003. SINCE THAT TIME, BOTH OF THE FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN FROM THE OUTSIDE, FORCING THE DRIVER TO OPEN THE CAR FROM THE BACK DOORS. THE COST OF REPAIR WILL BE OVER $200. *LA

Crash Fire

Incident date: Dec 10, 2003

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

QUESTIONS REGARDING VEHICLE RECALL.*MR THE VEHICLES UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE. THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ONLY FOR THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. *PH *NLM

Incident date: Oct 14, 2003

RECEIVED MANUFACTURER'S RECALL # 058 CONCERNING FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM: VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE , AND DESPITE A CRACK ALONG THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, THE ONLY ACTION WAS TO SPRAY A RUST RETARDANT ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED M... Read more

LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED, BECAUSE OF RUST. *PH THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT, WHEN THE CONSUMER CALLED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT SHE WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND TO CALL BACK A T A LATER DATE. THE CONSUMER THEN WENT TO HA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 17, 2003

THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING FLUID. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE# 02V341000 CONCERNING FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM CORROSION. CONSUMER CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE BECAUSE THE CONTROL ARM WERE WORN OUT. *AK *PH *NLM

THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS A FIVE SPEED. THE ONLY GEARS THAT OPERATE PROPERLY ARE FIRST, SECOND AND REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH

Incident date: Jul 28, 2003

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-341-000: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, REGISTERED AND OPERATED IN THE STATE O.F NEW YORK. 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. DEALER WILL REPLACE LOWER CONTROLS AN... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2003

Incident date: Jul 25, 2003

INSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE CRACKED ON ALL 4 DOORS. *AK

Incident date: Jul 23, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TIE ROD BROKE/ FRONT END BROKE, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO COLLAPSE.*AK

Incident date: Jul 23, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TIE ROD BROKE/ FRONT END BROKE, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO COLLAPSE.*AK

Incident date: Jul 23, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TIE ROD BROKE/ FRONT END BROKE, CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD TO COLLAPSE.*AK

Incident date: Jun 24, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BROKE OFF. *AK

Incident date: Jun 19, 2003

THE CONTROL ARMS WERE SEVERELY RUSTED, WHEN THE MECHANIC REMOVED THEM, THEY SNAPPED IN HALF. HYUNDAI FIXED IT UNDER A RECALL. ALSO THE OIL PAN AND TRANSMISSION PAN HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED.*AK *JB

Incident date: Jun 19, 2003

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE STEERING MECHANISM WAS WARPED AND CORRODED. *AK

Incident date: Jun 19, 2003

THE CONTROL ARMS WERE SEVERELY RUSTED, WHEN THE MECHANIC REMOVED THEM, THEY SNAPPED IN HALF. HYUNDAI FIXED IT UNDER A RECALL. ALSO THE OIL PAN AND TRANSMISSION PAN HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED.*AK *JB

ALL 4 DOOR HANDLES ARE EITHER BROKEN OR WORN OUT NOT ALLOWING ACCESS FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. PRIOR TO VEHICLE PURCHASE PASSENGER'S INSIDE DOOR HANDLE WAS REPLACED BY DEALER USING HYUNDAI MANUFACTURED PARTS. THAT HANDLE BROKE ALSO FIVE MONTHS LATER.*AK

Incident date: Apr 17, 2003

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF ONLINE RESEARCH, I FIGURED OUT THAT MY CAR'S FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED AND EVENTUALLY BROKE. I CALLED A FEW HYUNDAI DEALERSHIPS TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT TO GET MY CAR FIXED. MOST OF THEM WERE NICE UNTIL I MENTIONED THE FACT THAT I THOUGHT IT WAS A RECALL ITEM. THEN OF ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2003

THE VEHICLES LOWER CONTROL ARM SNAPPED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

Incident date: Feb 10, 2003

NHTSA#02-V-34-1000: THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, HOWEVER CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.*JB

Incident date: Oct 25, 2000

THE LOWER CONTROL ARM RUSTED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. TS *JB

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION AT 35MPH. UPON IMPACT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Crash

WHILE TRYING TO AVOID A VEHICLE CRASH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WENT INTO A SKID AS A RESULT OF FRONT AXLE BREAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Incident date: Feb 1, 2002

DURING A COLLISION ACCIDENT, SEAT BELT HOLDING CAR SEAT (WITH 14 MONTH IN IT) RELEASED CAUSING CAR SEAT TO BE THROWN TO OTHER SIDE OF REAR, THERE WERE 2 INJURIES. *YH

Crash 2 injured

Incident date: May 29, 2002

A FRAME COME LOOSE FROM BODY OF T VEHICLE. HAVE NO STEERING CONTROL.*AK

Incident date: May 7, 2002

ON 8/28/01 I HAD TO HAVE THE RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACED BECAUSE IT RUSTED OUT FROM THE INSIDE OUT........ON 5/7/02 I HAD TO HAVE THE LEFT LT LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACED BECUASE IT RUSTED OUT ALSO FROM THE INSIDE OUT...I WAS TOLD THIS IS VERY UNUSUAL FOR OTHER CARS BUT IT SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM F... Read more

Showing 50 of 197 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	24.0	33.0	27.0	Regular	$2,300
1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	25.0	34.0	28.0	Regular	$2,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT

27 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM	2
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	1
015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP	1
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM	1
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT	1

130000 VISIBILITY

This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the a??Tire Balance Data Sheeta?? must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For

190000 TIRES

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. The BSD/BCW detects v

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Compliance with this bulletin ensures that the GDS data files are correctly transferred and m

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0711, P0712 AND P0713. *TT

021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

CAMPAIGN 058 . CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION. LOWER CONTROL ARM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. *TT

021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

LOWER CONTROL ARM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. ROAD SALT MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. SEVERE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN PERFORATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHIFTING OR CRACKING IN THE UNDERBODY LEFT AND / OR RIGHT LOWER ARM MOUNTING MEMBERS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXPERIENCING A TICKING/COLLAPSED LASH ADJUSTER CONDITION. *YC

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION ON WINDOW ADJUSTMENT. *YC

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET DESIGN CHANGE. *TW

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

HDS ADAPTER CABLE HY02 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TW

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

TIBURON/ACCENT REAR SPOILER CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP. *TW

033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

ACCENT BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

RADIO REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR ACCENT. *TW

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET TORQUE SPECIFICATION (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THE CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE SEQUENCE FOR IN-LINE 4 CYLINDER ENGINES NOTED IN THE LISTED SHOP MANUALS IS INCORRECT. *JD

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

IMPROVED REVERSE GEAR SHIFT QUALITY. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI ACCENT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE

BY LETTER DATED APRIL 15, 2009, HYUNDAI NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09V122) TO REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES ON MANY OF ITS MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 VEHICLES.SEE RECALL 09V122 FOR A COMPLETE LIST. THE AGENCY OPENED ITS INVESTIGATION BASED ON FIVE COMPLA... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM

ON DECEMBER 18TH, 2002 HYUNDAI AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER, INC. (HYUNDAI) SUBMITTED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT REGARDING APPROXIMATELY 47,000 1995 AND 1996 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLES REGISTERED IN SALT BELT STATES.ACCORDING TO HYUNDAI, THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL... Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1997

FUEL TANK CRACKING

There is no summary currently available

EA, Closed , Model Year: 1995

PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED FATALITIES

ODI IS AWARE OF SEVEN FATALITIES OF CHILDREN (EXCLUDING CHILDREN IN REAR FACING CHILD SAFETY SEATS)THAT WERE CAUSED BY THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS IN MINOR OR MODERATE SEVERITY CRASHES INVOLVING MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 1997 HYUNDAI ACCENT VEHICLES.TWO OF THE SEVEN FATALITIES OCCUR... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995

AIR BAG EXHAUST FIRE

There is no summary currently available

HYUNDAI ACCENT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HYUNDAI ACCENT across all model years (1995, 2022).

50 Total Recalls

2,762 Total Complaints

6 Investigations

365 Reported Crashes

76 Reported Fires

113 Reported Deaths

HYUNDAI ACCENT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2022	2	32	View
2021	4	22	View
2020	4	17	View
2019	1	37	View
2018	1	23	View
2017	0	97	View
2016	0	160	View
2015	2	100	View
2014	1	99	View
2013	1	206	View
2012	2	218	View
2011	1	51	View
2010	1	119	View
2009	2	128	View
2008	1	135	View
2007	3	113	View
2006	3	49	View
2005	1	76	View
2004	0	40	View
2003	0	45	View
2002	1	163	View
2001	2	148	View
2000	4	115	View
1999	1	66	View
1998	1	72	View
1997	2	82	View
1996	4	142	View
1995 (current)	5	197
1993	0	1	View
1991	0	2	View

Other HYUNDAI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SONATA	184	21,863	View
SANTA FE	153	9,962	View
ELANTRA	133	11,853	View
PALISADE	124	2,704	View
TUCSON	95	8,074	View
SONATA HYBRID	67	1,129	View
IONIQ 5	66	1,865	View
SANTA FE HYBRID	57	347	View

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1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI ACCENT

HYUNDAI ACCENT - All Years Overview

HYUNDAI ACCENT - Year by Year

Other HYUNDAI Models