MYRModel Year Report

2006 Hyundai Accent

▲ Better than typical
2006 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:29:03.677Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Accent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2006 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 37 complaints 2012: 152 complaints 2013: 140 complaints 2013 2014: 78 complaints 2015: 69 complaints 2016: 99 complaints 2017: 67 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 29 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 16 complaints 2022
2006: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201137
2012152
2013140
201478
201569
201699
201767
201819
201929
202012
202116
202216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 42%

42% of complaints: air bags — 18 distinct reports on file.

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GOT THE CAR WHEN MY MOM DIED IN 2015.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200901

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. HYUNDAI ISSUED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM. THE DEALER WILL NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE WITHOUT A DIAGNOSTIC FEE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

VISIBILITY/WIPER 14%

14% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 6 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20130222

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, 20121110

VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20090114 — PE (closed 20090424)

STOP LAMP SWITCH FAILURE

R 20090629 — exterior lighting

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 AFFECTED

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.

Campaign 09V122000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090902 — exterior lighting

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 P

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.

Campaign 09V280000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130422 — exterior lighting

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, 2008-2

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 recall

Campaign 13V113000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V122000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V280000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V113000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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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 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Accent have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.