Is the 2006 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Hyundai Accent is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Accent have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Hyundai Accent

▲ Better than typical

2006 Hyundai Accent
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This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 43
Recalls: 3
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2006: 43 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1991	2
1993	1
1995	142
1996	101
1997	55
1998	47
1999	61
2000	92
2001	112
2002	134
2003	37
2004	33
2005	49
2006	43
2007	88
2008	101
2009	101
2010	87
2011	38
2012	153
2013	141
2014	79
2015	70
2016	103
2017	68
2018	19
2019	30
2020	12
2021	16
2022	17

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

53% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

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On 3/15/11 my right side curtain airbag and passenger seat airbag deployed with no collision or impact or any kind, striking my passenger. I was driving down the road, out of town in jacksonville fl.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-03-27

My 21 yr.old son was driving home at aprox 2:53A.m. Lost control of his 2006 hyundi brio and crashes the front left side and later followed though to another wall impacting it sideways .

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-09-13

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH, the vehicle rear ended another vehicle that had suddenly stopped. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. The service dealer was sent to tow the vehicle to the dealership.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-11-03

Visibility/wiper

14% · 6 reports

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Driver's side visor would not go up for a year and hung down, affecting my visibility and was a huge risk when driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-02-22

Driver's side visor breaks off attachment- hangs from ceiling unless locked into place-useless and potential hazard. Lamp connected to opening the mirror cover does not work. Had it replaced at the beginning of the year following breaking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-10

Visibility

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer.

Service brakes

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Exterior lighting

7% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing tail lights and brake lights.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2009-01-14Preliminary evaluationClosed 2009-04-24 Stop lamp switch failure
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2009-06-29Exterior lighting09V122000 Hyundai is recalling 532,633 my 2006-2007 Accent, Entourage, Sonata, my 2007 Azera, Elantra and Santa FE, my 2005-2007 Tucson and my 2007-2008 Veracruz vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2009. Owners may contact the Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

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2009-09-02Exterior lighting09V280000 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…

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.

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2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra…

Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's…

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Buy-smart checklist

2006 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

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Air bags: 23 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 6 reports on file for this year.
Visibility: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 09V122000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 09V280000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Hyundai Accent reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Hyundai Accent is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hyundai Accent?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Accent have?: 3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.