2014 HYUNDAI Accent Problems & Complaints
Real owner complaints and problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). View common issues by component.
78
Complaints Reported
Complaints by Component
ENGINE
14 complaints
While driving at approximately 70MPH on the highway, my 2014 Hyundai Tucson Limited suddenly locked up with no warning lights, no noise and no prior symptoms. The engine completely seized, causing immediate loss of power. I was barely able to coast off the highway exit to a final stop on the feeder shoulder, in a desolate area. The vehicle has always been properly maintained and is in excellent condition. Upon research, I learned that Hyundai has known of internal engine defects caused by metallic debris left from manufacturing since 2010, which can cause bearing failure and engine seizure. My Tucson's failure matches the same pattern described in Hyundai's Theta II engine recall and warranty extension campaigns. This sudden failure created an extremely dangerous situation at highway speed and possibility of injury while being stranded on an open road. Many owners, myself included, were never properly notified of the risks. I am filing this report because this incident represents a serious safety defect and potential recurrence among similar vehicles that may not yet be covered by recall. I respectfully request that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigate this issue and ensure Hyundai expands its recall and warranty coverage to include affected 2014 Hyundai Tucson Limited vehicles exhibiting this defect that was well-known to the Hyundai Corporation. Date of Incident: October 23,2025 in Houston Texas. Vehicle towed to Hyundai dealer which diagnosed Engine Seized and currently awaiting Warranty Extension Approval (TXXC/TXXI)
Nov 04, 2025
After seeing a mechanic the problem was a rod bearing connector failure which caused metal shavings to clog and restrict the oil flow, starting as a small knock and quickly turned into a loud horrible knock, power failure and ultimately my engine to seize. the same engine as the 2015-2016 Velosters recall, a 1.6L gamma gdi engine, the same exact issues and problems accrued and caused that’s specific model to recall, but I believe that many more models with this specific engine are faulty due to the same problem.
May 10, 2024
The contact's son owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. The contact stated that approximately 45 minutes later, a neighbor notified him that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that he observed fire emanating from the front engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was completely burned and remained destroyed on the driveway. There were no injuries. A police report was taken. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,002.
Nov 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled. The RPM dropped to zero. No warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had previously been involved in a crash, but the failure was not related. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the AC condenser; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with DTC code P0335, and that the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. The contact replaced the crankshaft position sensor himself and noticed that the crankshaft position sensor bolt was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,900.
Jul 11, 2023
On 02/18/2023 at approximately 5pm, my family was driving on the highway, when unexpectedly, my check engine starts flashing and there is a noticeable decrease in acceleration and my vehicle feels rough/jerking as I head to the nearest exit. My spouse checks the vehicle and believes it is a spark plug/coil issue and we head to the nearest auto parts. The store rep is able to confirm engine misfire on all 4 cylinders, which does seem to indicate that spark plugs/coils should be replaced. We replace the plugs and coils, yet the replacement does not correct the problem. On 02/21/2023, I am able to have a certified mechanic diagnose my vehicle and he performs a compression test and confirms that 3 cylinders are at slightly lower PSI, and the 4th is at 0 PSI. Unknown to me, this means my engine needs to be replaced. The mechanic provides additional information that there are known issues with Hyundai engines and recommends I contact dealer, as he has also had a number of Hyundai owners with the same issue. I did further research and I discovered that my specific vehicle is not included in any current recalls. Yet I also discovered that there is an open Class Action lawsuit to expand the recall, which appears to include the engine in my vehicle. I did contact the Hyundai consumer affairs on 02/21/2023 and I am directed to contact my nearest Hyundai service center. I contacted the Hyundai dealership in Auburn, WA yet after my initial contact the representative fails to return my messages or follow-up. As this appears to be an ongoing issue with certain Hyundai vehicles, I want to make sure that there is a record of this incident for your review. The one ongoing issue I can confirm is that my vehicle appeared to burn oil. Although, it was inconvenient, I was able to get top offs at Jiffy Lube.
Jun 12, 2023
+ 9 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12 complaints
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving, the drive stick shift failed to change gears from first gear. The drive stick shift became abnormally stuck when depressing the brake pedal and attempting to shift gears. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road with the assistance of the emergency brakes and noticed smoke. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle when it caught on fire under the front passenger side. The police and fire departments arrived on the scene however the vehicle was consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage lot and deemed a total loss. No injuries were sustained. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and the contact believed it was related to her failure. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Sep 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000(Services Brakes, Hydraulic) was performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the ABS warning light was illuminated and the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. The contact then noticed that there was smoke outside the vehicle. The contact stated that while pulling to the side of the road, another driver informed the contact that there was a fire underneath the front end of the vehicle. The other driver extinguished the fire with a big water container. There was no injury sustained. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was awaiting to be towed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Sep 17, 2024
The contact's father owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact's father had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Jul 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Jul 15, 2024
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Jun 04, 2024
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
8 complaints
When driving my 2014 Hyundai Accent, the brake system completely failed and I lost all ability to stop the vehicle. I was able to stop the car by downshifting to a lower gear and use the emergency handbrake. I was able to avoid other vehicles and no accident occurred. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealer and determined the brake lines corroded and fluid loss caused loss of braking. No warning lamps indicated an issue and no loss of brake fluid was seen prior to the incident.
Dec 12, 2024
There have been 2 recalls in which this vehicle was serviced for within the past year- 1 for undercoating 2 for leaking brake fluid fuse. Neither time were my brake lines inspected for any damage. One month after the fuse was replaced, my brakes went out with the dealership saying the lines were rusted through. Now, we are stuck without a vehicle because there are no brake lines available for this vehicle, everything is on back order with no eta. Had either time this car was serviced for these band aid recalls been looked at, we would not be in the situation we are now. No vehicle, no parts available, a dealership completely unwilling to work with us. Research was done and every vehicle in the 2014 Hyundai class except for the Accents were recalled in Canada for brake lines rusting out after undercoating in Canada. This needs to be looked into because as it stands, our estimate is $2600 to fix an issue that should had been better addressed with these recalls. We were driving back from an outing with our grandchildren when the brakes went completely out with no warning. The brake light did not come when the brakes failed. By the Grace of God we were able to get this car to a Hyundai dealership where it sits today due to poor communication on their part, no parts, and complete frustration on our end.
Aug 27, 2024
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. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, other drivers motioned for the contact to pull over, however, the brakes became inoperable. The emergency brake was used to stop the vehicle and the front tires popped. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire and observed fire coming from the hood. The Fire department was called and extinguished the fire. There was no fire department report filed. The police department declined to file a report, however, there was an incident report filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later towed to a junkyard where it was diagnosed as a total loss. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
May 09, 2024
NHTSA Recall Number 23V651000. The manufacturer has been working on this recall for several months. We have two young children and are extremeley uncomfortable driving a vehicle that could catch fire at any moment. Four months without our second vehicle is not ok. We want to have our hyundai purchased from us at KBB value so that we can pay off the reamining loan and acquire a new safe card for our family.
Feb 29, 2024
September 22, 2023 recall notice. Told to park outside. Four months later, there has been no remedy. This is too long to require owners to park cars outside due to fire hazard. How is replacing a fuse going to help with the brake fluid leak? And if it just a fuse replacement, then why has not that not happened? I seek an immediate resolution to this recall notice.
Jan 19, 2024
+ 3 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
8 complaints
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. As a result, the contact's vehicle careened to the shoulder of the roadway and came to a complete stop after colliding with a barrier wall, completely compressing the rear of the vehicle. The air bags did deploy but failed to reach maximum inflation. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported to an area hospital by a relative and was treated for nondescript injuries to her neck and back. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
May 13, 2024
My son was in an accident he rear ended his friends car going about 30 mph. The car is totaled and the air bag never went off! He can’t remember if he hit his head or not he said he blacked out for a few mins. He sustained neck and back injuries and a concussion. He was wearing his seatbelt. None of the airbags went off
Jan 19, 2022
AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF IN A SERIOUS CRASH. HIT A DITCH GOING 40MPH AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES*DT*DT
Mar 25, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 68-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OWNER'S VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER, FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, AND LANDED ON ALL FOUR TIRES; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND A COMPRESSED SPINE, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OTHER DRIVER FLED THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON HOLD AND THEN THE LINE DISCONNECTED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Oct 03, 2019
MY RED AIRBAG LIGHT HAS TURNED ON AND I'M BEING TOLD THAT I NEED TO GET A SENSOR REPLACED THAT COSTS $300-$400. I TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT AND HAVE DONE NOTHING FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. IT SEEMS LIKE A MANUFACTURING ERROR THAT HYUNDAI HAS AFTER LOOKING ONLINE.
Sep 11, 2018
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
Driving on city & highway, driver side selt belt will release itself multiple times. On a daily drive to work 12 miles at least 2-3 times! I can be at a stop and literally wiggle it loose and releases. I have researched it online through multiple platforms there's over a 100+ hyundai owners with the same problem. Please look into this issue! I have 3 children 1 is gonna start driving soon. (2014 hyundai accent) Thank you!
Nov 06, 2024
The driver's seat belt unbuckles randomly while driving. This issue seems to be more prevalent depending on the seat position and dimensions of the driver. For me, a woman who uses the back of the seat in a more upright position, it seems to happen more often than for my husband, who uses the seat more reclined. Nevertheless, it has happened to him as well.
Mar 27, 2023
The seatbelt unbuckles on its own when driving. It is happening each time my husband or I drive the vehicle. I’m concerned that the seatbelt will unbuckle in case of a collision. I’ve been looking online, and the 2014 Hyundai Accent does not have any reported issues with the seatbelt that I can find. I have not yet taken the vehicle for inspection, but I’m not sure what to do next. No lamps are lighting up to indicate this problem. It just happens randomly at any speed.
Sep 15, 2022
My 2014 Hyundai Accent that has been garaged pretty much since I bought it,had to have the drivers side seatbelt replaced due to shredding.
Jul 28, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
The air conditioner is leaking out fluid when turning on and I feel it is because of the unrepaired recall; this happens on a daily basis but I first noticed it on October 1.
Oct 19, 2024
The Abs traction controll light comes on randomly. When braking it sometimes slides.No i have not taken to a dealer due to NHTSA saying remedey not detectable.No has not been inspected. Yes, abs tractoon controll came on dash board and slipery warning
Feb 20, 2024
I HAD A PROBLEM WITH MY 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WAS ON NOV 29 2020. WE HAD RAN SOME ERRANDS AND HAD A BIRTHDAY DINNER WITH MY MOTHER WHO LIVES A HR AWAY. WE PULLED INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND TOOK MY ITEMS INTO THE HOUSE.AS I WAS GOING IN I HEARD A LOT OF A CAR HONKING. I LOOKED OUT MY WINDOW AND MY CAR WAS IN FLAMES. 911 WAS CALLED. OUR NEIGHBOR HAS A SECURITY CAMERA WE WATCHED THE VIDEO. IT SHOWED AS WE PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. AS WE WERE GETTING OUT OF THE CAR IT STARTED GLOWING UNDERNEATH THE FRONT ON THE CAR. THEN IT JUST BURST INTO FLAMES. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jan 11, 2021
ON 12OCT2018 WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, I NOTICED A CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY CAR. WITHIN SECONDS, ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I REALIZED THAT I HAD NO BRAKES AND THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON IMMEDIATELY EXITING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE VEHICLE AND COMING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR BECAME TOTALLY ENGULFED AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. FIREFIGHTERS WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE.
Oct 25, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
I am very upset that there’s no corrective measures for this recall issue. I can’t drive my car due to the fear of it catching fire. I can’t park my car away from my residence due to a mobility handicap. I have not been able to get any information on when this will be be resolved. I would appreciate your attention to this matter.
Jan 26, 2024
The Hyundai accents from 2007-2015 seem like they are all experiencing the same electrical issue from the reviews I’ve seen on Google. The car literally shuts off while you are driving and the problem can’t be fixed. That is very dangerous to be driving and out of nowhere the car Dash board lights come on and the car shuts off. I recently had multiple repairs done on my vehicle and none of the repairs corrected the problem.
Feb 06, 2022
WAS DRIVING WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY AIR FLOW STOPPED WORKING. IT MADE SOUND BUT WOULDNT CHANGE OVER TO FEET/FULL BODY OR DEFROST. STAYED LIKE THAT WHILE DRIVING AND IN MOTION
Dec 20, 2018
STEERING
3 complaints
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. The contact mentioned that she lost control of the vehicle during the incident. The air bags did not deploy. No warning light was illuminated. A police report was not filled. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The driver was injured in the back and neck. The contact received a pain shot for her pains, prescribed ibuprofen, and received a x-ray. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Nov 14, 2023
IT APPEARS THE RACKENPENION HAS GONE OUT AND IS UNABLE TO STEER PROPERLY. ALSO THE TRACTION CONTROL CONTINUES TO COME ON CAUSING THE TIRES UNABLE TO GRIP THE ROAD PROPERLY AND THE GAS PETAL TO SHUT OFF.
Nov 12, 2018
PURCHASED THE CAR USED IN 2015 WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES AND IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS THE POWER STEERING STARTED MALFUNCTIONING REGULARLY. WARNING LIGHT WOULD COME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THEN THE NEXT TIME I'D START THE CAR IT'D BE OKAY. THEN THE SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN 3 DAYS LATER, OVER AND OVER AGAIN. TERRIBLE.
Aug 24, 2016
TIRES
2 complaints
P185/75R14 defected
Mar 23, 2024
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT EQUIPPED WITH GT RADIAL TIRES, TIRE LINE CHAMPIRO UHP 1 (N/A), AND TIRE SIZE 195/50/R16 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SWERVED AS THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BACK AND NECK PAIN AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE TIRE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE DID NOT HAVE WIRE AND WAS PURE RUBBER, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO FAIL AND SUFFER A BLOWOUT. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE WAS A REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. NP
Jun 26, 2017
STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and I’m unable to to move the steering wheel because it’s locked.
Aug 07, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.
May 01, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I was entering highway on entrance ramp there was a loud pop and I could see plumes of smoke coming from under the car, so I turned the ignition off on the car and pulled over to the shoulder, the brakes failed so I had to let it coast to a stop. Then I waited until I could safely exit the vehicle and did so quickly. I had the vehicle towed to a local shop, and they told me I should report it. There was no warning that it was about to happen and yes its available for inspection still sitting at the shop I had it towed to. They also said I should have it towed to the manufacturer service center but this is my first time dealing with anything like this so Im unsure what to do. I did do a cursory inspection under the hood with a mechanic from the shop and there was a burnt wire and a bunch of what looked like oil down at the bottom of the engine, but the oil was still full so I dont think it was oil.
Sep 05, 2024
FIRERELATED
1 complaint
The contact's parents owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while her sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, her sister's daughter detected an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. Another driver then alerted the contact's sister that the vehicle had caught fire. The contact's sister noticed flames coming from under the hood, and smoke filled the vehicle's cabin. No warning light was illuminated. The contact's sister exited the highway and pulled over to the side of the road. A bystander helped the contact's sister and daughter exit the vehicle. The vehicle was then engulfed in flames and exploded. The police and firefighters arrived on the scene, and the firefighters extinguished the fire. Police and fire department reports were filed. The contact's sister and daughter were not injured, but they did receive medical attention on the scene. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact stated that her parents had not received the recall notification. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Jul 01, 2024
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
On several occasions have hit Mt brakes and it felt like they wasn't engaging it felt as if they wasn't going to stop once I released my foot and pressed the break again and it engaged ,this was a scarey situation fear of the car not stopping, I belive this is a part of the recall
Apr 07, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
There are leak stains all over my engine, and my car started smoking. I got the recall notice 2 days after the incident, and there are no remedies yet for my abs sensor to be replaced.
Dec 06, 2023
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle vibrated violently before returning to normal functionality. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the CV axles. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.
Nov 30, 2023
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, another vehicle intersected her lane, causing her to steer to the right and crashed into another vehicle. No air bags were deployed and the front driver-side seat belt failed to retract, causing her to hit her right knee with the dashboard and her chest on the steering wheel. The contact was unable to lift her legs or hip and was taken to the emergency room where by ambulance and sought medical attention. The contact stated the other driver sustained unknown injuries and also sought medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The vehicle was towed to a towing lot first and then to the Copart lot. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
May 02, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Las luz de ABS comenzó a verse encendida en el Dashboard en ocasiones la de ABS junto a la de Emergencia. Lleve el auto a inspeccionar en el diagnostico resultó que el problema posiblemente podría estar en el HECU. Me indican que lo llevara en esos días porque al ser algo complejo tomaria tiempo asi verificar con exactitud que era lo que estaba haciendo que me encendieran las luces para entonces ser remplazado. Antes de poder llegar el dia para poder verificarlo salgo a hacer una diligencia y al regresar a mi casa se encienden las luces nuevamente seguido por un ruido al presionar el pedal de frenos. Me estaciono frente a mi casa al rato salgo a buscar el papel del diagnostico que me habían dado que lo había dejado guardado en la víscera del carro y me percato que se escuchaba algo encendido aún ya con el carro apagado. Procedo a abrir la cajuela y me percato que esa pieza de HECU seguía encendida y sonando. Se procede a quitarle los poros de la batería para que apagara, cuando hace una chispa eléctrica seguido por fuego. Poniendo la vida de mi hija, de mi mamá y mía en peligro. Actúe rápidamente ya que vivo en un apartamento busqué el extintor de fuegos que me proveen y procedo a apagarlo. Luego de apagado el fuego encontramos una tapa que entiendo que es de el modulo de ABS (envie foto de la misma). La experiencia fue horrible pues esto me pudo haber pasado en la calle y pudo ser un incidente desgraciado ocacionando perdida de vidas y perdida total de mi auto. El percance ocurrió bien tarde en la noche que pude haberme acostado a dormir y levantarme cuando escuchara el carro explotar, gracias a Dios regresé al auto a buscar el papel y no paso a mayores.
Apr 16, 2022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
Always needed oil
Jun 15, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ON 2/11/21, I WAS DRIVING NORTH ON I294 WHEN I SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION. I HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES WITH A SEMI AND THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME. I PULLED OVER, CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND DID NOT FIND AN ISSUE. I WENT BACK ON THE ROAD AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE SHOP, WHERE IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER, SPARK PLUGS, AND IGNITION COILS. THIS WAS NOT SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED OVER TIME. IT WAS VERY QUICK. I HAD THE PARTS REPLACED. 700 MILES LATER, ON 2/25/21, THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED. AGAIN, VERY CLOSE TO WRECKING AND CAUSING A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE CAR IN AGAIN, AND THEY WERE SHOCKED TO FIND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD MELTED. PER MECHANIC, IT IS DUE TO SERVICE BULLETIN 428 AND 429. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE AREA FOR ADDING SPEED, AND ONE AREA FOR DESCRIPTION OF ISSUE. THIS OCCURED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, AND CONTINUED UNTIL THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP, TWICE, ON TWO DIFFERENT DATES.
Mar 02, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT GS. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SAFETY ISSUE, VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL SAFETY TRUNK RELEASE. *AS *JS THE CONSUMER TRANSFERRED OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE TO A FAMILY FRIEND. *JS
Oct 28, 2019
SEATS
1 complaint
THIS CAR AND ITS SEAT HAVE GRADUALLY ERODED BY LOWER BACK AND SPINE. THE SEAT IS SHAPED IN AN SUCH A WAY THAT IT FORCES THE SPINE INTO AN UNNATURAL POSITION. WHEN FACTORING IN THE FACT THAT EVEN MINOR BUMPS IN THIS CAR CAUSE ITS WEAK SUSPENSION TO SEND VIBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE SEAT, MY BACK HAS SUFFERED LONG LASTING DAMAGE. NO AMOUNT OF BUILT IN LUMBAR SUPPORT OR ADDED CUSHIONS HAS RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. IN ADDITION THE ONLY WAY TO GET ADEQUATE LEG ROOM IS TO HAVE THE SEAT BACK BUT THE POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL PULLS THE SHOULDERS FORWARD. THIS HAS RESULTED IN A GREAT AMOUNT OF PAIN AND PUTS THE SPINE IN A FURTHER VULNERABLE POSITION TO BE SUBJECTED TO VIBRATIONS FROM THE ROAD AND FORCES AN UNNATURAL SITTING POSITION. IN THE ATTACHED IMAGES, PLEASE NOTE THE POSITION AT WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL IS IN RELATION TO THE SEAT. IT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR A NATURAL BEND OF THE ELBOW. IN STEAD IT FORCES THE DRIVER TO KEEP THEIR ELBOW POINTED UP. THIS SEAT IS A CLEAR SAFETY VIOLATION, NOT JUST FOR MY BACK AND PHYSICAL WELL BEING BUT FOR THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS. THIS CAR DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ME TO PROPERLY SEE THE ROAD AND HANDLE THE CAR AS I AM DRIVING. THE PHYSICAL PAIN AND DISCOMFORT IT CAUSES MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE ON THE ROAD. I OFTEN FEAR THAT IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE THIS RESULTS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Feb 16, 2019
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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. I WENT TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IN NOVEMBER 2016 THERE WAS A CRASH FROM A DUI INDIVIDUAL AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. FOR THE LEVEL OF IMPACT; ALL THE AIRBAGS ON THE LEFT SIDE SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. BUT, THEY DIDN'T. I DID FILE A COMPLAIN WITH THE CAR MANUFACTURER BUT, THEY SAID SINCE THE INITIAL IMPACT WAS NOT VELOCITY TO DEPLOY THE AIRBAGS, THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
Apr 25, 2018
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN PHOENIX AT NOON ON A DRY AND CLEAR DAY, TRAFFIC STOPPED ABRUPTLY. I REAR-ENDED A FULL SIZED PICKUP TRUCK. THE FRONT END WENT MOSTLY UNDER THE TRUCK, SHATTERED THE UPPER HALF OF THE BUMPER AND HEADLIGHTS, FOLDED THE HOOD IN HALF. THE WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO BROKEN. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE POLICE REPORT ESTIMATED SPEED AT IMPACT TO BE 25 MPH BUT THERE WAS NOT AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION.
May 15, 2017
STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE PANELS BELOW THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS FELL OUT AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRACKETS WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,500.
Aug 15, 2016
WHEELS
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT WITH 16,XXX MILES ON IT AND AFTER A MONTH OF DRIVING THE CAR I NOTICED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDE WALL. WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT "I MUST HAVE CAUSED THE DAMAGE" WORDS DIRECTLY FROM THE HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP. I HAVE ANALYZED THE TIRE AND THERE IS NO SIGN OF HITTING ANYTHING (POTHOLE, CURB, ETC) VERY DISPLEASED WITH THESE TIRES AND THE FACT THAT ITS $120+ FOR A TIRE THAT SHOULD'VE BEEN RECALLED.
Jun 17, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY HYUNDAI AROUND MARCH OR APRIL 2015. AFTER ABOUT A MONTH I NOTICED THAT THE ESC WAS COMING ON AND OFF. WHILE VISITING FAMILY IN FISHERS INDIANA IN AUGUST I NOTICED THAT NOT ONLY WAS THE ESC COMING BUT ALSO ALL THE OTHER WARNING LIGHTS I.E. ABS, AIR BAG, PARKING BRAKE AND EPS. ON AUGUST 17 I TOOK MY CAR TO THE NOBLESVILLE HYUNDAI DEALER. ON THE 18TH I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS A NEGATIVE COMPONENT NOT GROUNDED AND WAS FIXED. ABOUT 1.5 WEEKS LATER THE PROBLEM RETURNED PLUS NOW THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WAS COMING ON. ON THE 31ST OF AUGUST I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER EXPLAINING THAT THE PROBLEM HAD RETURNED. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2 THEY STILL HAVE NOT DETERMINED WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. PICKED UP MY CAR ON SEPTEMBER 3RD AND WAS TOLD THAT SINCE THEY COULDN'T GET THE CAR TO ACT UP THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SO I TOOK MY CAR. I'LL JUST HAVE TO SEE IF AND WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN THEN TAKE IT STRAIGHT BACK TO DEALER.
Sep 03, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY CAR IN FEB 2014, SINCE THAT THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) INDICATOR HAS COME ON SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE ESC IS ON, THE OTHER INDICATORS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, ABS, PARKING BRAKE & BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT, LOW TIRE PRESSURE TELLTALE AND ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) INDICATOR WILL ALSO TAKE TURNS TO COME ON FOR A WHILE AND THEN OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN BACK ON AGAIN. AFTER I RESTART, ESC LIGHT WILL STAY ON AND THE OTHER LIGHTS TAKE TURNS TO ON AND OFF. THIS WILL LAST SEVERAL DAYS AND THEN BACK TO NORMAL. THE WORST THING HAPPENED ON JUNE, 2015, AFTER THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF THE DAY BEFORE, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING WAS LOST WHEN I STARTED MY CAR. AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT, ABS, PARKING BRAKE & BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT AND EPS WERE ALL ON. I WAS TOTALLY IN SHOCK BY WHAT HAD HAPPENED SINCE I BASICALLY COULD NOT BACK OUT FROM THE PARKING LOT WITH THE STIFF STEERING. I RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES AND COULD NOT WORK OUT. WHEN I FINALLY GOT TO DEALER, THE TECHNICIAN TURNED ON THE CAR, EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. THEY TRIED TO GET A CODE FOR ME BUT NO CODE SHOWED ANY MALFUNCTION. SINCE THEN, I WAS DRIVING IN AFRAID THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AGAIN AT ANY TIME AND I MAY LOSE CONTROL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Jul 12, 2015
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
MY DAUGHTER RECENTLY PURCHASED (JAN 29 2015) A 2014 HYUNDAI/ ACCENT/ GLS, VEHICLE # [XXX] FROM HADDAD OF THE BERKSHIRE HADDAD HYUNDAI, 689 EAST STREET IN PITTSFIELD , MA 01201 THIS VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH 4 KUHMO TIRES (LOW PROFILE # [XXX] . WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO OF THE ORIGINAL TIRES THE DRIVER LEFT FRONT TIRE DEVELOPED A GIANT BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL (THE TIRE AND RIM HAVE NO INDICATION OF SCRAP ON THE SIDE ), WE ALSO NOTICED THE RIGHT REAR TIRE IS DEVELOPING A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL. I JUST HAD THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS TIRE REPLACED AT THE ORIGINAL DEALER HADDAD OF THE BERKSHIRE HADDAD HYUNDAI, 689 EAST STREET IN PITTSFIELD , MA 01201 . UPON REVIEW WITH SERVICE ASSOCIATE THEY DETERMINED THE TIRES ARE NOT FAULTY AND ARE NOT COVERED AS WARRANTY. I FEEL DIFFERENTLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE, THREE PROBLEMS WITH TIRES ON A CAR LESS THAN OLD LEAVES ME WONDERING ABOUT THE KUMHO TIRES AND THE TIRES COMPATIBILITY AND ABILITY TO PERFORM ON THIS HYUNDAI ACCENT. DEALERS COMMENTS" I REVIEWED YOUR EMAIL WITH [XXX] , OUR SERVICE DIRECTOR AND WE ALSO SPOKE TO [XXX] AT HYUNDAI. THIS BULGING CONDITION ON THE TIRES IS CONSIDERED A ROAD HAZARD WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. IT IS CAUSED BY POT HOLES AND WHEN THEY ARE HIT, IT BREAKS THE SIDE WALL STEAL BELT. THIS CAUSES THE BULGE WHICH EVENTUALLY WILL POP. THE TIRES ARE ALSO A LOWER PROFILE TIRE. " IT APPEARS TO ME THERE IS A DEFECT WITH THESE TWO TIRES THAT BULGED OUT, KEEP IN MIND THE RIMS AND TIRES IN QUESTION HAVE NO SCRAPS OR DENTS.. IN MY OPINION THE KUMHO TIRES / DESCRIPTION [XXX] LOW PROFILE POSE A SERIOUS HAZARD TO ANY VEHICLE THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THEM DUE TO THE ABILITY TO DAMAGE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. IF AN UNSUSPECTING OPERATOR HITS A CURB OR HOLE THESE TIRES CAN BLOWOUT. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 18, 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2014 HYUNDAI Accent have?
The 2014 HYUNDAI Accent currently has 78 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2014 HYUNDAI Accent?
The most common problems reported for the 2014 HYUNDAI Accent are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2014 HYUNDAI Accent problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2014 HYUNDAI Accent comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
Other Years - HYUNDAI Accent
2024 Problems
2023 Problems
2022 Problems
2021 Problems
2020 Problems
2019 Problems
2018 Problems
2017 Problems
2016 Problems
2015 Problems
2013 Problems
2012 Problems
2011 Problems
2010 Problems
2009 Problems
2008 Problems
2007 Problems
2006 Problems
2005 Problems
2004 Problems
2003 Problems
2002 Problems
2001 Problems
2000 Problems
1999 Problems
1998 Problems
1997 Problems
1996 Problems
1995 Problems
Other HYUNDAI Models
Azera
Elantra
Elantra GT
Elantra N
Elantra Touring
Entourage
Equus
Excel
Genesis
Genesis Coupe
Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc.
Hyundai Translead Trailers
Similar Brands
ST
3,555 models
RS
3,484 models
NC
2,822 models
ND
2,385 models
Z
1,951 models
MOTO
1,583 models
NU
1,189 models
RC
1,122 models