MYRModel Year Report

2014 Hyundai Accent

● Typical for this model
2014 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:58.262Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
79
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2014: 79 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201570
2016103
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202217

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

32% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-05-09

Engine

23% · 18 reports
FIRE
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The contact's son owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic).

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-21

This vehicle has the Hyundai 1.6L GDI engine, which has been recalled in other Hyundai models, just not the 2014 Accent.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Air bags

14% · 11 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-04-25

Also filed under Steering

While driving my car one morning I hit a patch of ice going 35MPH in a 40MPH zone.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-22

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, 2017-01-06

Steering

10% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2023-11-14

Seat belts

6% · 5 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    2023-11-17Audit queryOpen Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
  2. R
    2024-04-10Service brakes, hydraulic23V651000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 11 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 23V651000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 service brakes, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2014 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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