2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT
1 recalls, 76 complaints - 50 TSBs
09V280000 Jul 21, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEAS... Read more
Consequence
ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.
Complaint Statistics
76 total complaints
15 crashes 4 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 |
| WHEELS | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Mar 15, 2022
Incident date: Jun 16, 2020
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
May 27, 2021
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an ind... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Sep 13, 2019
TAKATA RECALL.. FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ON ME IVE HAD TO CHANGE MY DISK AND CALIBER ON MY CAR IN ONLY A WEEK 3 TIMES BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON ITS BEEN SCRATCHING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND IT MESSED UP A BRAND... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Sep 13, 2019
TAKATA RECALL.. FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ON ME IVE HAD TO CHANGE MY DISK AND CALIBER ON MY CAR IN ONLY A WEEK 3 TIMES BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON ITS BEEN SCRATCHING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND IT MESSED UP A BRAND... Read more
Crash
STEERING
Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Sep 13, 2019
TAKATA RECALL.. FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ON ME IVE HAD TO CHANGE MY DISK AND CALIBER ON MY CAR IN ONLY A WEEK 3 TIMES BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON ITS BEEN SCRATCHING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND IT MESSED UP A BRAND... Read more
Crash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Aug 19, 2019
FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES IT DOES IT THEN IT STOPS AND ACTS NORMAL THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN MEANWHILE IM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STERRING WHEEL I HAD IT CHECKED A COUPLE TIMES AND EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE IT HAS FLUIDS BUT IT GETS STUCK WHILE IM DRIVING ... Read more
STEERING
Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: Aug 19, 2019
FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES IT DOES IT THEN IT STOPS AND ACTS NORMAL THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN MEANWHILE IM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STERRING WHEEL I HAD IT CHECKED A COUPLE TIMES AND EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE IT HAS FLUIDS BUT IT GETS STUCK WHILE IM DRIVING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2019
Incident date: Apr 29, 2019
RECEIVE AN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE CONCERNING BRAKES LIGHTS, BUT I BOUGHT THE CAR ON THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2007 AND THE DEALER NO LONGER EXIST. WHAT CAN I DO IN SUCH A CASE TO CORRECT THE DEFAULT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 5, 2017
Incident date: Oct 4, 2017
VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T ILLUMINATE. VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. 30 MINUTES AND $80.00 LATER THE PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS OF THEIR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES, BUT EACH TIME... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 5, 2017
Incident date: Oct 4, 2017
VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T ILLUMINATE. VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. 30 MINUTES AND $80.00 LATER THE PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS OF THEIR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES, BUT EACH TIME... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 5, 2017
Incident date: Oct 4, 2017
VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. BRAKE LIGHTS DIDN'T ILLUMINATE. VEHICLE TOWED TO LOCAL GARAGE, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. 30 MINUTES AND $80.00 LATER THE PROBLEM WAS REMEDIED. HYUNDAI HAS HAD MULTIPLE RECALLS OF THEIR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES, BUT EACH TIME... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 6, 2017
Incident date: Jul 5, 2017
RIM OF AT LEAST ONE TIRE HAS DISINTEGRATED TO THE POINT OF A HOLE THAT LETS THE AIR OUT OF THE TIRE. A THROUGH HOLE IN THE BODY OF THE RIM.
SERVICE BRAKES
May 7, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
I WAS TRAVELING (AND LIKELY SLIGHTLY BRAKING) ON A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEIZED UP, AND THEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND DASH STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND THE CAR FISH-TAILED AROUND. I CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRICADE AND ENDING... Read more
Crash
WHEELS
May 7, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2017
I WAS TRAVELING (AND LIKELY SLIGHTLY BRAKING) ON A HIGHWAY OFF-RAMP WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. IT FELT LIKE THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SEIZED UP, AND THEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND DASH STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING AND THE CAR FISH-TAILED AROUND. I CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRICADE AND ENDING... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jan 8, 2016
Incident date: Oct 15, 2015
"AIRBAG" INDICATOR CAME ON WHEN VEHICLE WAS STARTED UP AND DIDN'T GO OUT. HAS BEEN ON FOR 3 MONTHS. THIS 2006 ACCENT THAT HAS THROWN THE B1448 CODE (OC SENSOR MAT DEFECT). A RECALL FOR THE HYUNDAI SONATA (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V161000) WHICH USES THE SAME COMPONENTS IN IT'S AIRBAG SENSORY SYST... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 4, 2016
Incident date: Jul 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Aug 15, 2015
Incident date: Aug 11, 2015
I WAS TAKING OFF THE SEAT BELT AND THE STRAP BENT SLIGHTLY WHILE RETRACTING. ONCE RETRACTED, I TRIED TO PULL IT OUT AGAIN BUT HAD TO USE MORE THAN NORMAL AS IT DID NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. NOW THE BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AT ALL.
POWER TRAIN
Aug 14, 2015
Incident date: Aug 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ENGINE RPMS SURGED, THE VEHICLE SHOOK, AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO THE CORRECT GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2015
Incident date: May 4, 2015
THE POWER LOCKS STOP WORKING WHEN THE CAR IS IN THE OFF POSITION, WHEN I TURN THE CAR ON, IT START WORKING THE FUEL GAUGE GO UP AND DOWN FAST AND THE GO UP AGAIN AND STAY, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WORK SOME TIMES, AT THE SAME TIME IN THE PANEL, THE BRAKE, TRUNK AND DOORS LIGHTS START FLASHING, THE CLOCK ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Feb 10, 2015
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM DRAINING, THE FUSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED. WHEN... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Feb 10, 2015
Incident date: Feb 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND DRAINED THE BATTERY. IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE BATTERY FROM DRAINING, THE FUSE THAT CONNECTS TO THE BRAKE LIGHT HAD TO BE REMOVED. WHEN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 10, 2014
Incident date: Dec 8, 2014
I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND MY CAR STOPS RUNNING WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT IN TO SECOND GEAR IT STALLED FOR ABOUT A MINUTE BEFORE I COULD START IT AGAIN IT DID THE SAME EXACT THING THE NEXT DAY ON 12-09-2014 WHEN I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND TRIED DOWN SHIFTING AND TODAY 12-10- 2014 ON MY WAY HOME F... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
STOP LIGHT MALFUNCTION, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK MALFUNCTION, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 7, 2014
Incident date: Sep 24, 2014
STOP LIGHT MALFUNCTION, TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION, TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK MALFUNCTION, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL MALFUNCTION. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 14, 2014
Incident date: Sep 14, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY WAS WORN OUT. THE DEALER STATED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT LINKAGE ASSEMBLY STABILIZERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 29, 2013
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND ITS BEEN SURGING A LITTLE WHEN DRIVING CAN FEEL FORWARD VIBRATIONS AND THEN LETS GO AND DOSE IT AGAIN. THE INCIDENT OCCURED JUNE 30 2014 AND I WAS HEADED TO A STOP SIGN AND MY CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO PUSH IN CLUTCH AND PRESS BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO ST... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 29, 2013
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND ITS BEEN SURGING A LITTLE WHEN DRIVING CAN FEEL FORWARD VIBRATIONS AND THEN LETS GO AND DOSE IT AGAIN. THE INCIDENT OCCURED JUNE 30 2014 AND I WAS HEADED TO A STOP SIGN AND MY CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO PUSH IN CLUTCH AND PRESS BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO ST... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Jun 29, 2013
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND ITS BEEN SURGING A LITTLE WHEN DRIVING CAN FEEL FORWARD VIBRATIONS AND THEN LETS GO AND DOSE IT AGAIN. THE INCIDENT OCCURED JUNE 30 2014 AND I WAS HEADED TO A STOP SIGN AND MY CAR STARTED ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO PUSH IN CLUTCH AND PRESS BRAKES PRETTY HARD TO ST... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
I WAS UNAWARE THAT HYUNDAI HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BACK ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. MY CAR STARTED NOT WANTING TO LET ME SHIFT OUT OF PARK, AFTER I HAD APPLIED THE BRAKE TO DO SO. JUST LAST NIGHT OCTOBER 2, 2013. I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON AND NOT MY HEADLIGHTS, AND THE CAR WAS I... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
I WAS UNAWARE THAT HYUNDAI HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BACK ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. MY CAR STARTED NOT WANTING TO LET ME SHIFT OUT OF PARK, AFTER I HAD APPLIED THE BRAKE TO DO SO. JUST LAST NIGHT OCTOBER 2, 2013. I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON AND NOT MY HEADLIGHTS, AND THE CAR WAS I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 3, 2013
Incident date: Sep 10, 2013
I WAS UNAWARE THAT HYUNDAI HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BACK ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. MY CAR STARTED NOT WANTING TO LET ME SHIFT OUT OF PARK, AFTER I HAD APPLIED THE BRAKE TO DO SO. JUST LAST NIGHT OCTOBER 2, 2013. I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ON AND NOT MY HEADLIGHTS, AND THE CAR WAS I... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 2, 2013
Incident date: Feb 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE GEAR FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE WHEELS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENT... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 15, 2013
Incident date: Jul 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE WHEELS. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENT... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 8, 2013
Incident date: May 18, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN PERFECT WEATHER THE CAR SUDDENLY FISHTAILED AND THEN FLIPPED THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS THANKFULLY UNINJURED BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. IN INSPECTING THE CAR THE REAR WHEELS WOULD NOT MOVE SO IT WAS RULED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED UP. THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEIN... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jul 8, 2013
Incident date: May 18, 2013
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN PERFECT WEATHER THE CAR SUDDENLY FISHTAILED AND THEN FLIPPED THREE TIMES. THE DRIVER WAS THANKFULLY UNINJURED BUT THE AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. IN INSPECTING THE CAR THE REAR WHEELS WOULD NOT MOVE SO IT WAS RULED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED UP. THE BRAKES WERE NOT BEIN... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Jun 2, 2013
Incident date: May 23, 2013
ON MAY 23D WHILE DRIVING FROM MY HOUSE IN DUTCHES COUNTY, NY ON I 87 & I 287 POT HOLES IN THE ROAD CAUSED A NOTICEABLE THUNK IN THE RIGHT REAR OF VEHICLE. IN ADDITION THE HANDLING OF THE CAR WAS COMPROMISED CAUSING A SWAYING MOTION. I WAS TOLD BY THE HAUNDIE DEALERSHIP TO ABSOLUTELY NOT DRIVE THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 19, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
MY BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THEM TO STAY DEPRESSED AND LIT UP UNTIL I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. NOW THEY WON'T EVEN COME BACK ON. I WAS ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SHIFTER AND IT WAS STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. I FOUND OUT THROUGH NHTSA THAT HYUNDAI RECALLED THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES FOR THESE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 19, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
MY BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THEM TO STAY DEPRESSED AND LIT UP UNTIL I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. NOW THEY WON'T EVEN COME BACK ON. I WAS ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SHIFTER AND IT WAS STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. I FOUND OUT THROUGH NHTSA THAT HYUNDAI RECALLED THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES FOR THESE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 19, 2013
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
MY BRAKE LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED CAUSING THEM TO STAY DEPRESSED AND LIT UP UNTIL I DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. NOW THEY WON'T EVEN COME BACK ON. I WAS ALSO HAVING ISSUES WITH THE SHIFTER AND IT WAS STUCK IN THE PARK POSITION. I FOUND OUT THROUGH NHTSA THAT HYUNDAI RECALLED THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES FOR THESE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 30, 2012
Incident date: Oct 28, 2012
MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND MY AUTOMATIC SHIFT IS STUCK IN PARK UNLESS I PRESS THE BUTTON IN THE SMALL HOLE LOCATED TO THE UPPER LEFT TO UNLOCK IT. I WAS INFORMED BY HYUNDAI THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A BROKEN SWITCH LOCATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THAT IT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 30, 2012
Incident date: Oct 28, 2012
MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND MY AUTOMATIC SHIFT IS STUCK IN PARK UNLESS I PRESS THE BUTTON IN THE SMALL HOLE LOCATED TO THE UPPER LEFT TO UNLOCK IT. I WAS INFORMED BY HYUNDAI THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A BROKEN SWITCH LOCATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THAT IT ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 30, 2012
Incident date: Oct 28, 2012
MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND MY AUTOMATIC SHIFT IS STUCK IN PARK UNLESS I PRESS THE BUTTON IN THE SMALL HOLE LOCATED TO THE UPPER LEFT TO UNLOCK IT. I WAS INFORMED BY HYUNDAI THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A BROKEN SWITCH LOCATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THAT IT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 30, 2012
Incident date: Oct 28, 2012
MY BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN PRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND MY AUTOMATIC SHIFT IS STUCK IN PARK UNLESS I PRESS THE BUTTON IN THE SMALL HOLE LOCATED TO THE UPPER LEFT TO UNLOCK IT. I WAS INFORMED BY HYUNDAI THAT IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A BROKEN SWITCH LOCATED BY THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THAT IT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 24, 2012
Incident date: Aug 23, 2012
CANNOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WITHOUT USING MANUAL SHIFT OVERRIDE. NO BRAKE LIGHTS. WAS TOLD THIS IS DUE TO A FAULTY BRAKE SWITCH. *TR
ENGINE
Aug 9, 2012
Incident date: Jun 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK DUE TO CORROSION OF THE OIL PAN. ALSO, THE STRUT TOWER AND THE AIR CONDITIONING HOSE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 14, 2012
Incident date: Feb 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT HER VEHICLE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 14, 2012
Incident date: Feb 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT HER VEHICLE OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V280000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 9, 2012
Incident date: Jan 27, 2012
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED, AND THE SHIFTER IS STUCK IN THE PARKED POSITION. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 9, 2012
Incident date: Jan 27, 2012
THE BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED, AND THE SHIFTER IS STUCK IN THE PARKED POSITION. *TR
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 HYUNDAI ACCENT
50 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
| 190000 TIRES | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 3 |
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
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
24-BD-001H
Feb 14, 2024
130000 VISIBILITY
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
23-EM-005H
Oct 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
23-BD-007H
Apr 24, 2023
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
23-BD-002H
Jan 30, 2023
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
22-EM-010H
Jul 28, 2022
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.
22-GI-006H
Jul 14, 2022
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
21-AT-006H
May 21, 2021
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
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
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
21-EM-004H
Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-BR-002H
Mar 23, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
21-EM-003H
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below.
20-BR-002H
Nov 30, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
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
20-SS-004H
Nov 19, 2020
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
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
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
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
20-BD-014H
Jul 14, 2020
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-SS-002H(1)
May 6, 2020
190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance.
20-BD-007H-1
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
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.
20-EE-003H
Apr 23, 2020
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.
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
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:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
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:
20-AT-016H
Apr 17, 2020
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:
20-BD-007H
Mar 23, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products.
20-SS-001H
Feb 5, 2020
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.
20-BE-001H
Jan 16, 2020
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
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
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
19-BE-011H-1
Nov 4, 2019
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
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
19-GI-006H
Oct 14, 2019
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
19-FL-003H
Apr 15, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot b
19-FL-003H
Apr 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Once the VIN has been programmed to the ECM/PCM, it cannot b
5NP-B6E2P-10
Aug 9, 2016
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
"THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM
5NP-B6E2P-10
Aug 9, 2016
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
"THE PCM OR TCM CONTAINS LOGIC TO ADJUST SOLENOID DUTY AND LINE PRESSURE AS NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR NORMAL CLUTCH WEAR OVER THE LIFE OF THE TRANSAXLE. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO RESET (ERASE) AND RELEARN THE PCM/TCM
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
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
TSB-09-AT-013
Jul 1, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
TSB-09-01-018
Jun 1, 2009
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
HYUNDAI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT (CAMPAIGN 092). THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND ADJUST THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. *PE
TSB-09-01-018
Jun 1, 2009
123100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
HYUNDAI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT (CAMPAIGN 092). THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND ADJUST THE STOP LAMP SWITCH. *PE
0640019
Dec 1, 2006
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. *KB
0630001
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL FILTER LOCATION - SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION. *TT
0540018
Nov 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT
0540017
Nov 1, 2005
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. *AK
0536005
Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ECM REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P0121 IN HIGH ALTITUDE REGIONS. *SC
151
Feb 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT
0450013
Dec 1, 2004
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *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.
PE09003
Opened: Jan 14, 2009 , Closed: Apr 24, 2009
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
PE02055
Opened: Jul 2, 2002 , Closed: Dec 20, 2002
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
RQ00017
Opened: Sep 16, 2000 , Closed: Oct 20, 2000
FUEL TANK CRACKING
There is no summary currently available
EA00001
Opened: Jan 5, 2000 , Closed: Mar 9, 2001
PASSENGER AIR BAG RELATED
There is no summary currently available
PE99046
Opened: Jul 7, 1999 , Closed: Jan 5, 2000
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
PE97014
Opened: Apr 4, 1997 , Closed: Aug 26, 1997
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).
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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 (current) | 1 | 76 | |
| 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 | 5 | 197 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | View |