2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT

2 recalls, 148 complaints - 73 TSBs

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PIL... Read more

Consequence

AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE ... Read more

67,565 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, ... Read more

Consequence

MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES MAY FREEZE INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE VALVE NOT CLOSING FULLY AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE... Read more

49,371 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

148 total complaints 28 crashes 10 fires 22 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL	17
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	11
SUSPENSION	8
SUSPENSION:FRONT	6
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR	4
STRUCTURE:BODY	4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	4
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
TIRES	4

Incident date: Jul 26, 2021

Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 Hyundai Accent. One reason was: "Cradle is rusted through" Similar recalls exist for Hyundai Elantra (similar design) and Sonata (engine cradle) for same model year. This represents a dangerous condition. Vehicle is operated in Wiscons... Read more

Incident date: Apr 5, 2020

MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN APRIL 2020 MY 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SUB FRAME HAS DECAYED UP TO WERE IT CONNECTS TO THE BODY UNDERNEATH. *TR

Incident date: Apr 5, 2020

MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN APRIL 2020 MY 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SUB FRAME HAS DECAYED UP TO WERE IT CONNECTS TO THE BODY UNDERNEATH. *TR

Incident date: Apr 3, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUSTING ON THE BRAKE LINES AND WAS DETERIORATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE V... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2014

Incident date: Jan 12, 2015

BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND TIBERON, YET NOT THE ACCENT? SOMEBODY ISN'T DOING THEIR JOB!! *TR

Incident date: Jan 12, 2015

BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND TIBERON, YET NOT THE ACCENT? SOMEBODY ISN'T DOING THEIR JOB!! *TR

Incident date: Jan 12, 2015

BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND TIBERON, YET NOT THE ACCENT? SOMEBODY ISN'T DOING THEIR JOB!! *TR

Incident date: Dec 26, 2013

FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED BETWEEN DRIVERS LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB FRAME MOUNT AT RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT. CORROSION HAS CREATED A HOLE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PASSAGE OF AN OBJECT SIMILAR IN SIZE TO A DECK OF CARDS. PASSENGER SIDE IS SIMILARLY CORRODED. FRONT ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2013

Incident date: Nov 19, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME HAD BECOME SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

Incident date: Sep 17, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME AND CONTROL ARMS WERE COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. ...UPDATED 11-12-13 *BF

Incident date: Aug 14, 2013

FRONT CONTROL ARM CORRODED AND BROKE APART. UNABLE TO STEER. TOWED TO AND CONFIRMED BY MECHANIC. *TR

Incident date: Aug 14, 2013

FRONT CONTROL ARM CORRODED AND BROKE APART. UNABLE TO STEER. TOWED TO AND CONFIRMED BY MECHANIC. *TR

Incident date: Apr 11, 2013

TIRE DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DOT TREADWEAR, TEMP. RATES LISTED ON THE SIDEWALL. THIS TIRE SHOULD HAVE THAT INFORMATION ON IT. SEE NHTSA HOTLINE CENTER; CASE: TIRE INFORMATION; CASE NUMBER: [XXX] FOR DETAILS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 5... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2013

THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. AN UNUSUAL NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE ASSEMBLY WHEN IT IS EXTENDED OR RETRACTED AND IT FAILS TO LOCK WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS TUGGED ON. I HAVE CONTACTED BOTH MY LOCAL DEALER AND HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE, BOTH REFUSE TO ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 11, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE SUB FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE SALT BEING USED DURING THE WINTER ON THE ROADWAYS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE F... Read more

Incident date: Jun 25, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURES MENTIONED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 09V125000 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM), INCLUDING A PERFORATED FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2008

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR DOESN'T CATCH FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. ALSO FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE. *TR

Incident date: May 2, 2011

2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER STATES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DESTROYING THE WINDSHIELD AND SEIZING THE SEAT BELTS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER TWO MONTHS OF PHONE CALLS, HYUNDAI FINALLY RESPONDED AND CLAIMED THE SYSTEM DETECTED AN IMPACT AND NO ASSISTANCE WOULD BE ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2009

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED AND WHEN HE SHUT OFF THE DEFROSTER, THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE IN THE REAR WINDOW WITH SMALL WEB0LIKE FRACTURES SURROUNDING THE HOLE. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2009

Incident date: Oct 20, 2009

MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IN WHICH ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH OURS EXCEPT THE DASH BOARD AIR BAGS DIDN'T INFLATE. AFTERWARDS WITHIN TWO WEEKS I STOPPED AT THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND ASKED WHO SHOULD I INQUIRE WHY THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND I DID SEND... Read more

Crash 3 injured

Incident date: Nov 21, 2007

MY CLIENT WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN THE CAR HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE AIRBAG SYSTEM HAD NOT GIVEN ANY WARNING THAT IT WAS NOT WORKING AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE CRASH. *TR

Crash 4 injured

Incident date: Jan 30, 2009

APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AFTER HAVING A 60,000 MILE SERVICE INVOLVING REPLACEMENT OF ALL BELTS, INCLUDING TIMING BELT USING HIGH QUALITY BELTS OF KNOWN QUALITY, A HIGH VOLTAGE ARCHING CONDITION IS OBSERVED ON THE FACE OF THE HARMONIC BALANCER (HB). ARCH IS APPROX. .250-.500 INCH IN LENGTH AND PROJEC... Read more

Incident date: Mar 22, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH ON A VERY NICE DAY THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRIFTING ON THE ROAD. THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND THE REAR TIRE WENT OFF THE ROAD AS WELL. THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN THE DRIVER LOST COMPLETE C... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Dec 11, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE ACCELERATING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE HESITATED, AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE ENGINE COILS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Incident date: Apr 4, 2002

2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE IN USE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER SWUNG OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN ON 95 NORTH. WIPER WAS INOPERABLE. THE CAR WAS TAKEN INTO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. THE REPLACED THE WIPER. THE OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER SWUNG OFF AGAIN IN RAIN ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 28, 2005

CAR WOULD NOT REVERSE, AND JERKS WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2-3RD GEAR. CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETELY SHOT, AND MUST BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $2500. FOUND THAT WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE PRIOR CAR WOULD JOLT. *JB

Incident date: Mar 10, 2002

SINCE WE BOUGHT THE CAR, IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP REPAIR SHOP 5 TIMES, FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CAR BEGINS TO HAVE PROBLEMS SHIFTING GEARS, IT LOSES POWER, AS NOT GOING HIGHER THAN 20-30 MILES. WHEN THE GAS PEDAL IS APPLIED, THE CAR GETS STUCK FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE IT JERKS AND BEGINS TO ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 8, 2005

ALTERNATOR PULLEY NOT ALIGNED WITH CRANK PULLEY. TRIED SHIMMING, TIGHTENING AND NOTHING WORKS. CAUSES BELT TO SLIP OFF AND CAR TO OVERHEAT. CAR OVERHEATED AND WARPED HEAD AND COLLAPSED PISTON RINGS. ENGINE IS AVAILABLE. *JB

Incident date: Jun 8, 2005

Incident date: Jun 13, 2005

DT: CONTACT STATES HIS CAR WAS LUNGING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING WITH THE VEHICLE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION DUE TO WARRANTY COVERAGE. THEY HAD THE CAR WITH 29,000 MILES THE POINT WHERE THEY WE... Read more

Incident date: Jun 13, 2001

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES CAME UNDONE WHILE DRIVING, ALSO, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO HEAR THE CLICKING SOUND WHEN SNAPPING THE LATCH PLATE INTO THE BUCKLE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Incident date: Oct 8, 2004

PLUSE GENERATOR FAILED, REPLACED THREE TIMES, CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BRAKING. *BF CONSUMER HEARD A GRINDING NOISE WHILE BRAKING. *TC

Incident date: Oct 2, 2004

AFTER STRIKING A DEER ON THE ROAD AT 55 MPH TAIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED . VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.

Crash

Incident date: Aug 26, 2004

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND REAR-ENDED THE CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE EXPRESSWAY. BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE'S FRONT-END SUSTAINED DAMAGE. ALREADY BEING SERVICED AT A HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP AND AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. WILL RECEIV... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 31, 2004

WHILE TAKING A TRIP VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING. THE RPMS KEPT GOING UP. CONSUMER CONTROLLED THE VEHICLE WITH THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WHICH ALLEVIATED THE PROBLEM. *NM

Incident date: Jul 3, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE STALLED LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED IT WAS DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. *JB

Incident date: Nov 15, 2002

ALL WERE WARRANTY REPAIRS. THE IGNITION COIL WENT OUT FIRST. THEN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE BODY WAS JUST A MINOR THING, A RAIN RAIL CAME LOOSE, AND IT HAD TO BE REPLACED. FINALLY, THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE ON 09-02-03 AND IT IS TOTALLY. I ONLY HAD IT TWO YRS. AND IT ONLY HAD 31,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 15, 2002

Fire

Incident date: Nov 15, 2002

Fire

Incident date: Apr 6, 2004

2001 HYUNDAI/4DR SDN/ACCENT/26777MILES,DEMO FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN PHX AZ.,THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. DEALERSHIP, IN NASHVILLE TN, FIXED BUT IT STILL SLIPS. AND I WAS OUT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 3 DAYS. *AK

Incident date: Apr 10, 2004

WENT ON A TRIP OUT OF THE STATE. I NOTICED THAT I WASN'T GETTING MY NORMAL MILEAGE. I FILLED MY GAS TANK WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY DESTINATION AND PARKED; AFTER AN HOUR, I NOTICED THAT A RIVER OF GASOLINE WAS COMING FROM MY TANK. AFTER BEING PARKED TWO DAYS, I HAD LOST OVER 2 1/2 GALLONS OF GAS, AND N... Read more

CONSUMER PULLED FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER MUFFLER OVER HEATER CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *PH THE CAUSE OF FIRE WAS PERHAPS DUE TO FAULTY HEAT SHIELDS. AT 27,000 THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR AN ENGINE LIGHT AND SQUEAKING BRAKES. *JB

Fire

Incident date: Feb 3, 2004

THE CONSUMER HAD TO BE PULLED FROM THE VEHICLE AFTER IT CAUGHT FIRE. *PH THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON AND THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PLACED IN GEAR. THE COLLISION EXPERTS CONCLUDED THAT THE MUFFLER HAD OVERHEATED AND PERHAPS FAULTY HEAT SHIELDS HAD CAUSED AN IGNITION IN THE I... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 3, 2004

Fire

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT

73 manufacturer communications from 57 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY	10
350000 EQUIPMENT	6
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY	5
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
190000 TIRES	3
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	3

130000 VISIBILITY/WIPER (PWS)

This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming

130000 VISIBILITY

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can becom

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.

190000 TIRES

Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale

100000 POWER TRAIN

Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle??A?A?s owner??A?A?s manual. ??A?A? Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. ??A?A? Use of other DCT and IV

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.

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.

190000 TIRES

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

200000 WHEELS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

190000 TIRES

This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

350000 EQUIPMENT

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

100000 POWER TRAIN

The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions:

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet

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

HYUNDAI: AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE RANGE SWITCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0705 (RANGE SWITCH SIGNAL PROBLEMS), P0707 (RANGE SWITCH OPEN CIRCUIT), AND P0708 (RANGE SWITCH SHORT CIRCUIT OR MULTIPLE INPUTS). AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED OR IMPROPERLY OP

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. *KB

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

REMANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

REPROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. TECHNET TIMES. HYUNDAI. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2000-2004 1.5L & 1.6L ACCENT P0130 (OXYGEN SENSOR) AND P0530 (SPEED SENSOR). *SC

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2000-2004 1.5L & 1.6L ACCENT P0130 (OXYGEN SENSOR) AND P0530 (SPEED SENSOR). *SC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0130 (OXYGEN SENSOR MALFUNCTION); DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0503 (SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTION; REVERSE TO DRIVE LURCH WHILE ROLLING BACKWARDS (ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE EQUIPPED VEHICLES ONLY). *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

FD46XG POLY ALKYLEN GLYCOL (PAG) OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *NM

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

FD46XG PAG OIL SPECIFICATIONS FOR AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REPLACEMENT CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *NM

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

RESISTANCE VALUES FOR IDLE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR (ISCA). VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 SONATA. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0722 - PULSE GENERATOR-B INSPECTION AND TCM REPROGRAMMING. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SLOWER THAN USUAL ACCELERATION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD START; GREATER THAN USUAL RPM DROP WHEN ENGAGING DRIVE OR REVERSE; CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON AND P0116 STORED. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SHOCK OR DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DURING PARK TO REVERSE OR PARK TO DRIVE SHIFT TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *TT

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

ATM DIODE PIN CORROSION IN THE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS LOCATED BEHIND THE DASH PANEL. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

FRONT A-PILLAR BRACKETS - (CAMPAIGN 055). *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

FRONT A-PILLAR BRACKET INSTALLATION (CAMPAIGN 055). *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS. *JG

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0722 - PULSE GENERATOR - B INSPECTION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *JG

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE BELLHOUSING COVER. *JG

114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING TO IMPROVE ACCELERATION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD START. *JG

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT ON REGARDING ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR POOR ACCELERATION CONDITION. *YH

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

INFORMATION REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR RESISTANCE CHECK. *YH

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VERY INTERMITTENT CRANK-NO-START; THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP AS NORMALLY IS DOES; THE HI-SCAN PRO CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR RESISTANCE CHECK. *YH

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

THIS REVISED BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE REPAIR FOR A RATTLE OR CREAK NOISE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DOOR HINGE AREAS. THE NOISE MAY OCCUR ON ALL FOUR DOORS. *TT

162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE REPAIR FOR A RATTLE OR CREAK NOISE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DOOR HINGE AREAS. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

020000 SUSPENSION

THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE MOUNTING BUSHINGS FITTED TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT FEEL IMPROVEMENT - SERVICE KIT PARTS. *TT

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 (current)	2	148
2000	4	115	View
1999	1	66	View
1998	1	72	View
1997	2	82	View
1996	4	142	View
1995	5	197	View
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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2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT

Complaint Statistics

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, HYUNDAI ACCENT

HYUNDAI ACCENT - All Years Overview

HYUNDAI ACCENT - Year by Year

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