2014 Hyundai Accent

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2014 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-09-17T05:38:30.058Z

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 PER YEAR

2014: 79 complaints

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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	38
2012	153
2013	141
2014	79
2015	69
2016	100
2017	68
2018	19
2019	30
2020	12
2021	16
2022	16

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SERVICE BRAKES 32%

32% of complaints: service brakes — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

FIRE

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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

ENGINE 23%

23% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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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

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, 20260710

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20180425

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, 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

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20231114

SEAT BELTS 6%

6% of complaints: seat belts — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20231117 — AQ (open)

Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires

R 20240410 — service brakes, hydraulic

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