2014 Hyundai Accent
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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 | 37 |
| 2012 | 152 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
22% of complaints: engine — 17 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
The contact's son owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).
NHTSA ODI report, 20231121
15% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 12 distinct reports on file.
FIRE15% of complaints: service brakes — 12 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240509
14% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I WOULD NOTICE THAT THE STREERING WHEEL WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT INSTEAD OF BEING FIRMLY IT SEEMED AS IF IT WAS NOT STABLE ENOUGH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180425
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ONE MORNING I HIT A PATCH OF ICE GOING 35MPH IN A 40MPH ZONE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180222
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH INTO MEDIAN BARRIER ON A HIGHWAY. SPEED AT ABOUT 50 MPH, WITH A FRONT/SIDE IMPACT, AFTER SPINNING ON ICY ROADS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170106
10% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel had become stiff. The contact attempted to make a turn and the vehicle continued straight and crashed into a ditch.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231114
TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I WOULD NOTICE THAT THE STREERING WHEEL WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT INSTEAD OF BEING FIRMLY IT SEEMED AS IF IT WAS NOT STABLE ENOUGH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180425
SAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell,...
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024.
Campaign 23V651000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2014 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V651000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2014 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.