How many problems does the 2015 HYUNDAI Accent have?

The 2015 HYUNDAI Accent currently has 67 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 2015 HYUNDAI Accent?

The most common problems reported for the 2015 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 2015 HYUNDAI Accent problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2015 HYUNDAI Accent comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.

2015 HYUNDAI Accent Problems

AIR BAGS

20 complaints

Once my 2015 Hyundai Accent reached 80K the airbag light came on. I took into the dealership for them to look into and found that the passenger side air bag sensor failed and needed replaced. Cost of new sensor was $1000.00. Did some research on the issue and found that air bag sensors are failing on the passenger side for many Hyundai Accent owners. I believe some reported to this very agency. I plan on having the sensor replaced, however wanted to report the issue and the amount of reports on forums and reports to the NHTSA in hopes that it will be recalled so that future Hyundai Accent owners can be aware of the issue and protect their passengers.

Nov 21, 2023

Airbag light on. Dealer pulled codes B7614 and B1490. OCS fault in mat. Recommended replacing OCS mat in passenger seat. Airbag light turns on when weight in passenger seat vacant, or does not reach weight threshold. Light usually turns off when passenger is in seat. However, vehicle could not pass state inspection with this occupant detection system malfunction.

Apr 11, 2023

I was involved in a collision with a flying object that went through the windshield, knocked off my mirror, and damaged the frame of my car. The airbag attempted to deploy; however, it failed to do so. No warnings. The vehicle is currently at the shop waiting to be repaired. The airbag has not been inspected yet.

Jul 12, 2022

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

ODS system mat is defective. We are seeing the same cold temperature malfunction of the ODS system that have been reported for other 2015 Hyundai Accent cars. We feel that the recall should expanded.

Feb 17, 2022

YESTERDAY, ON MARCH 26, 2021 DURING ROAD TRIP AN AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WITHOUT NO REASON AND IT STILL STAYS ON. ON MARCH 27, 2021 I CALLED MY DEALER TO GET HELP. I WAS TRYING TO ASK THEM TO WAIVE INSPECTION FEE BECAUSE IT IS SAFETY CONCERN, BUT THEY SAID "NO". MY CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD, 66,000 MILEAGE. I AM FIRST OWNER AND THIS CAR WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY CRASH. BECAUSE OF PRESENT COVID19 CRISIS I HAVE NOT ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY UPFRONT FOR SPECIAL INSPECTIONS. I HOPE THAT I WILL GET HELP IN YOUR DEPARTMENT.

Mar 27, 2021

+ 15 more complaints for this component

ENGINE

9 complaints

On [XXX] the engine in my 2015 Hyundai Accent suddenly failed while traveling on [XXX] near Milesburg, PA. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle completely stopped. It was able to be coasted to the side of the roadway, but was unable to be driven after that. It was towed back to South Williamsport to Steve Shannon's garage (where it still sits). After inspection by the mechanics it was noted that there was a hole through the engine (not from puncture) to where they were able to watch the pistons moving from underneath. There were no warnings or issues prior to this event. This event put my brother, sister in law and two toddler nephews in danger as they sat on the side of [XXX] waiting an hour for me to get there to pick them up, as they were borrowing my vehicle to take a family trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo. I believe the speed limit in that area is 65mph. Therefore, traffic (to include semi-trucks) were traveling at least 65mph passing the vehicle and my family on the side of the road. PSP was able to come out and stage with their lights activated until my arrival. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Mar 29, 2024

I have a 2015 Hyundai accent with the 1.6l engine and have had to put on 3 catalytic converters in less than a year. The last one only lasting 1 month. I have taken it to a shop and had all repairs done there as well as having spark plugs changed and had the sensors replaced.

Jan 29, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the contact was informed by someone on the road that their vehicle was emitting smoke. The contact pulled to the side of the road and then the vehicle caught fire. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The origin of the fire was unknown. The fire was located in the engine and underneath the engine. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire department report was filed. A police department report was not filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

Oct 13, 2023

Fire: 1

The contact's niece owns a 2015 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was stalling. The vehicle also made loud unknown ticking sounds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. An independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure to be engine related. The contact also stated an unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired; however, only the oil was changed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Jun 21, 2022

My check engine light came on and stayed on, while the oil light appeared when my car was in idle and the engine began to knock. My AAA approved mechanic determined that the engine had a rod knock and the oil pressure at idle was only 3 psi. In other words, the the engine had completely failed and would have to be replaced. At 36,000 miles !I had the car towed to the local dealership where they confirmed this diagnosis and noted excessive metal debris in the oil and oil pan. My research revealed that an identical engine manufacturing defect had resulted in a class action suit against Hyundai which was settled in 2018. Hyundai was forced to replace the engines with new ones and cover all the owners costs for 3.9 million complainants. They also suffered a huge fine by the NHTSA. Because of Covid lockdowns, I had driven my car very little in 2020, otherwise this catastrophic failure would have occurred well within the the 5 year warranty period. As it was, the warranty had expired approximately 4 months earlier. The dealership contacted Hyundai N.A. and I was offered a "goodwill offer" which allowed me to pay over $3200 for a reconditioned engine with a warranty of only 1 year or 12,000 miles. It is my contention that no reputable car manufacturer would consider an engine life of only 36,000 miles to be acceptable. There is no question that the engine failure was, in any way, my fault and I have the maintenance records to prove it. My "goodwill offer" expired and I towed my car home. Of course, I was fortunate that my engine did not fail on the freeway, at high speed, or burst into flames as some Hyundai engines have been known to do.

Jul 27, 2021

+ 4 more complaints for this component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

6 complaints

The contact owned a 2015 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was smoke coming from beneath the hood. No warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over, and her husband noticed flames coming from the engine compartment. The contact and four passengers, including a minor child, were able to exit the vehicle safely. The contact dialed 911, and police and firefighters arrived on the scene. The firefighters extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The contact was unaware if there was a fire department report filed. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was received. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where the insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Jun 10, 2024

Fire: 1

The contact owns a 2015 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

May 15, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 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 the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mar 25, 2024

The contact owns a 2015 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Mar 19, 2024

The contact owned a 2015 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud pop sound. The contact pulled the vehicle to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated the fire originated from under the hood area. The contact's son and some nearby samaritans attempted to extinguish the fire. The police and fire department arrived on the scene. A fire report was filed and a police report was not filed. The contact's son injured his hand. The Fire Department wrapped the contact's son's hand. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Feb 26, 2024

Fire: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 1 more complaint for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

My car unexpectedly caught fire while driving at LAX airport on June 21, 2023 around 11-11:30a.m. The whole car burned within a few minutes. There was nothing I could do.

Jun 22, 2023

Fire: 1

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, CAR DECELERATED AND WOULD NOT GO PAST 5 MPH. HAD TO GET IT TOWED. THROTTLE BODY REPLACED AND NOW NEEDS THE THE CATALYT CONVERTER REPLACED IN WHICH I DO NOT HAVE THE FUNDS. THERE IS AN ONGOING "TICKING/CLICKING" SOUND IN THE ENGINE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS CURRENTLY ON. WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A RED LIGHT, THE CAR ENGINE REVVED AND THE CAR STARTED ACCELERATING EVEN THOUGH MY FOOT WAS FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. CAR MADE A JERKING MOVE SO I THREW THE GEAR INTO N AND THEN PARK TO STOP THE REVVING. CAR IS CURRENTLY PARKED

Feb 25, 2021

THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IM REPORTING THIS DEFECTIVE CAR. WHILE DRIVING MY 2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT IT BEGAN TO POWER DOWN THE OIL LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT AND STEERING LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS WAS REPORTED TO ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND MY CAR WAS TOWED. PREVIOUSLY THIS SAME ISSUE OCCURRED A WEEK TO THE DATE THAT I BOUGHT THE CAR AND IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED. I WAS TOLD A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP. ANYWAY A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN THE VECHILE AND I GOT THE VECHILE BACK, LESS THAN A WEEK LATER THEY VEHICLE IS ACTING UP AGAIN! AND HERE I AM COMPLAINING AGAIN.

Dec 22, 2015

ON JANUARY 30 2015. I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH .UPON ENTERING THE TAPPEN ZEE BRIDGE ALL DASH LIGHTS CAME ON AND I ENCOUNTERED A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS. OF SPEED/POWER. TOP SPEED WAS AROUND 5-10 MPH. AFTER GETTING TO SAFE PLACE , I CONTACTED HYUNDAI ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ,THEY TOLD ME IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM. AFTER A 3 HOUR "COOLDOWN" I WAS ABLE TO TRANSPORT THE CAR TO ROCKLAND HYUNDAI. AFTER SEVERAL MORE HOURS THE SERVICE TECH TOLD ME " THE DEALER PREP BUTTON " WASN'T PUSHED. THIS SOUNDED SUSPICIOUS , SO I CONTACTED SEVERAL DEALERS. I WAS TOLD BY ALL OF THEM THERE ISN'T A DEALER PREP BUTTON. HOWEVER THERE IS A SWITCH. WAS ALSO TOLD IF THIS SWITCH WASN'T ACTIVATED THE CAR WOULD NOT DO WHAT IT DID( GO INTO SAFE MODE) . THE SWITCH CONTROLS ACCESSORIES ( POWER WINDOWS, RADIO, LIGHTS...) TO THIS DAY I HAVE BEEN TOLD WHAT REALLY HAPPENED. I ALSO FILED A COMPLAINT WITH HYUNDAI, BUT ALL I GET IS THEM STALLING.

May 14, 2015

STRUCTURE

2 complaints

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced by the dealer for a recall repair for undercoating. The contact stated that recently the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service and the independent mechanic noticed corrosion on the brake line and the ABS control. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure, and that the recall repair for undercoating was not completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 46,225.

Oct 18, 2023

I RENTED THIS VEHICLE FROM ALAMO CAR RENTAL, LAX, ON AUGUST 14, 2015 AND RETURNED IT TO ALAMO LAX ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON. THE FRONT BUMPER COVER SPONTANEOUSLY DETACHED FROM THE BODY. THE AUTO HAD BEEN PARKED OVERNIGHT IN THE HOUSING COMPLEX PARKING LOT. I DISCOVERED IT UPON WALKING TO THE CAR IN THE MORNING. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF ANY IMPACT OR TRAUMA THAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE SEPARATION. IT WAS AS IF TWO PIECES THAT FIT TOGETHER SIMPLY CAME APART.

Sep 29, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2 complaints

My horn is honking uncontrollably especially, when making left turns. Right turns, sometimes. Confusing a lot of drivers in the street and also some has become aggressive. Initially, I thought my hand was accidentally hitting the horn until I recently became worse over the past week or so.

Aug 28, 2023

ON 6/8/15 WHEN I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED. AFTER I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT ON AGAIN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. ON 7/27/15, A SIMILAR SITUATION RECURRED, AGAIN AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS TIME MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, PARKING BRAKE/BRAKE FLUID AND SOMETHING ELSE. THE CAR STALLED AGAIN. AND AGAIN AFTER TURNING IT OFF AND ON THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED AND THEN I COULD DRIVE NO PROBLEM. VERY LIKELY IT MAY BE A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. WITH THIS ISSUE THE CAR IS UNPREDICTABLE, UNRELIABLE AND RESPECTIVELY DANGEROUS. UPDATED 09/09/15*LJ.....UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF UPDATED 12/9/2015 *JS

Aug 05, 2015

STEERING

2 complaints

The steering wheel, when in use in turning, emanates a fairly distinct "clicking" sound, whether turning left or right. I have been told this happens in hyundai and kia vehicles, and that there has been some movement from manufacturer to replace the "Steering Coupler" in some models. I first noticed mine approximately 6 months ago. Will I receive a letter for my dealership to replace mine? I bought new (August 2015) and now have only 57,000 miles on vehicle. I am afraid if this gets worse I might loose ability to steer and that it could happen at the worst possible moment. Can you help? [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Mar 24, 2022

The steering wheel, when in use in turning, emanates a fairly distinct "clicking" sound whether turning left or right. I have been told this happens in Hyundai and Kia vehicles, and that there has been some movement from manufacturer to replace the "Steering Coupler" in some models. I first noticed mine approximately 6 months ago. Will I receive a recall letter from my dealership to replace mine? I bought new in (August 2015) and now have only 57,000 miles on vehicle. I am afraid if this gets worse I might loose ability to steer and that it could happen at the worst possible moment. Can you help? [XXX] I want this information shared with NTSB, I want any and all recalls to come to my email and home address via US Mail. Thank you INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Mar 24, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

2 complaints

2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION ON THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAUSING A FIRE. THE CAR WAS PARKED BUT THE WINDOW MADE A HORRIBLE NOISE WHEN BEING ROLLED UP. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE CAR, THE DOOR WAS ALL MELTED. HYUNDAI INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNKNOWN BUT DECLINES FIXING OR REPLACING IT. EVERY WEEK ITS A NEW POSSIBLE CAUSE BUT NOTHING CONFIRMED EXCEPT UNKNOWN. THE CAR IS COVERED UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY BUT MY ATTORNEY HAS BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL . AT THIS TIME WITH NO HEAD LIGHTS, TAIL LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL DASH, WINDOWS OR LOCKS, HYUNDAI HAS STATED THEY CANNOT CONFIRM THE CAR IS SAFE TO DRIVE, BUT WANT ME TO PUT MYSELF AND MY UNBORN CHILD AT RISK.

May 09, 2018

Fire: 1

ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WITH WINDOW DEVICE CAUSING A PASSENGER DOOR FIRE. ALSO CAUSING NO HEADLIGHTS, REAR LIGHTS, INTERIOR ELECTRICAL EVERYTHING, LOCKS AND WINDOWS ALL AROUND THE CAR NOT TO FUNCTION. HYUNDAI DECLINES PAYING YET STILL WANTS THIS VEHICLE AS IS ON THE ROAD. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PHOTO. ON 1/15/18 IT WAS A COLD DAY, I ROLLED THE WINDOW DOWN AND ATTEMPTED TO ROLL IT BACK UP WITH THE WINDOW STARTED MAKING NOISE. IT DID ROLL UP AND I PROCEEDED BACK INSIDE TO WORK. I WENT OUTSIDE ON BREAK AND MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. THE CAR WAS NOT IN MOTION AND NO ONE WAS IN THE VEHICLE TO INITIATE THE FIRE.

May 07, 2018

Fire: 1

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

My 2015 Hyundai accent started having problems with oil consumption around 65000 miles. I got it checked regularly and the mechanic noticed it after it was having issues accelerating and losing power then cutting off completely. I had to constantly check oil each week or sooner. A couple months later it started losing power on high way and there was a clicking/ticking coming from engine. I pulled over and cut it off. Then drove it slowly (under 30 mph) to car store down the road to add oil but it was fine. Was able to get back home on back roads going slowly. Mechanic told me there oil consumption was a problem with these types of cars and likely causing engine problems. The whole time I had problems the check engine, battery, and oil light would constantly come on and go off. When they hooked it up to see why check engine light was on there were about 15 different codes. One of them being the Variable Valve Solenoid which I ended up replacing both first but still had problems. It would accelerate but there was still a ticking noise upon accelerating. I didn’t drive it for a few weeks then the day I was going to take it back to shop, My husband, his friend, and I were on highway a couple minutes from home and hit a bump and heard a loud thud when the ticking stopped but the car beside us was waving to get our attention that the car was on fire. There was smoke coming through a.c. And you could see it in the rear. My husband quickly pulled over and when I went to get out of passengers side, flames shot up my side of the door so I quickly jumped across out his side. We were able to all get out ok. Luckily there was a firetruck coming down the highway before I could even get ahold of dispatch on 911. The cars front end was engulfed in flames which they were able to put out quickly. The hood was roasted. I’m not sure if they determined the cause and my car is still sitting in the lot where they towed it. Unfortunately I had a lapse in insurance because I was out of work

Oct 06, 2025

Fire: 1

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Around the middle of May 2024 I received a recall notice #23V651000. I made an appointment for approximately 2 weeks on June 5. When I arrived I was told the part was never ordered. Coconut Creek Hyundai said they would order the part and call me in a few days. After not hearing for 2 weeks I went back to Hyundai and was told the part hadn’t come in and to go home and they would call me in a few days. After several more weeks I went back and was told the part still hadn’t arrived. It was about a month and a half and still no part. The service manager told me that Hyundai USA was placing a low priority on my model car and manufacturing that part last after all the other models. It’s now 4 months later and I have never received any call from Coconut Creek Hyundai. When this first happened I contacted both Coconut Creek Hyundai and Hyundai USA. Hyundai USA said they couldn’t interfere with the local dealer even though it’s a Federal Safety Recall! Hyundai Coconut Creek basically blew me off. I think this is deliberate on the part of Hyundai USA to service higher cost vehicles before lower cost. They are playing games with my personal safety and that of my car. They are deliberately defying the recall! I believe whatever compliance procedures you have in place should be enforced to the fullest including fines if necessary. Again they are defying the recall and putting my safety and other Accent owners in jeopardy simply for profits.

Sep 19, 2024

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

1 complaint

My 2015 Hyundai Accent started having issues with oil consumption at about 80,000 miles or so. I was having to check and add oil to the vehicle regularly in addition to oil changes. The oil consumption issue got worse as the vehicle got higher in miles, having to check and add oil every 600-1000 miles approximately. I was not aware of the known issue with Hyundai motors and the oil consumption so I was not tracking milage or dates of adding oil unfortunately. At about 100,135 miles, the vehicle suddenly broke down on my way to work. There was no warning other than the oil consumption problem. The car RPMs got very high and the car started decelerating until it wouldn't go forward anymore and was stalled on the side of the road. I had the vehicle towed to a Hyundai dealership and at this time it waiting for the diagnosis, however, they are sure that the head gasket has to be removed (for $500) to get that diagnosis. When the car died, there were no warning lights on at all, however, previously, there had been lights for low oil occasionally, but not always, when the oil was low. Many times when I checked and the oil was low, there was no light that indicated that it was low.

Jul 31, 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 complaint

See attached document for complaint

Mar 11, 2024

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in the garage, approximately four hours later the contact was awakened by the dog and discovered flames coming from the garage. The fire department was called to the home and extinguished the flames. During the incident the home was partially destroyed and deemed unlivable and the vehicle was also destroyed. A fire report was taken at the scene. The home insurance inspector later indicated that the fire originated from the engine compartment of the vehicle. No physical injuries were reported, but the contact had experienced severe stress and anxiety from the incident. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the incident. The local dealer was notified. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 78,000.

Nov 09, 2023

Fire: 1

Injuries: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaint

Loss of brake traction, there's no pressure applied to control spinning wheel when driving in the rain or sleet. The wheel kept spinning when traction was suppose to kick in to help prevent sliding. I had to pump the brake as I slide in the rain and recent snow in Ohio. Dec 26, 2022 Dennis Hyundai confirmed faulty HECU/ABS control module. The car is currently at Hyundai's dealership for further testing. The warning light came on, but went out a week before taking the 2015 Hyundai Accent to be serviced.

Jan 03, 2023

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Okay, I'm going to try my best at explaining what I am experiencing. This is my SECOND Hyundai Accent. The first car I had was a 2004 Accent. The second car I have now is a 2015. Both cars have the same exact problem. And I am NOT fixing it. This is definitely a MANUFACTURING ERROR. It's so dangerous too, because my engine could just BLOW UP. Anywhoooo, both cars just BURN OIL LIKE GAS. I repeat, BURN OIL LIKE GAS. I need to check the oil every (at the most) 2 weeks because of how badly oil is just burning up. Also, there is a "Check Engine" code being thrown for something small in the EVAP System. Same cars, 11 years apart. Same problems!? I don't think that is right WHATSOEVER. I have researched ongoing recalls & expired recalls. To my disappointment, I find NOTHING. This is a MAJOR ISSUE. There is absolutely zero irony in 2 cars, being 11 years apart, newer one being a 6 speed manual, having the SAME ISSUES EXACTLY. I was so happy to get a newer one, thinking, "oh there can't be possibly anything wrong with this model". WRONG. Absolutely, positively NO CAR should have to dump almost 5 quarts of oil in your car every 1000 miles or less. I constantly need to buy 1 or 2 quarts of oil BIWEEKLY for this 2015 Hyundai Accent. I can't just get rid of it, cars are expensive! This is absolutely the manufacturers problem. So I am going above their heads to get this taken care of. Monday, I want to try and call Hyundai, either the one near me, or some "hotline". This is unacceptable. My car will show that "low oil pressure" light and my heart just drops. "I just put oil in it!". I say to myself. Do not get me wrong. I love my car. I want my car taken care of. As, when I bought it, Blaise Alexander *apparently* didn't know about it. And they flat out lied about the check engine light! I've had numerous people look at it. They hardly have an answer. Its expensive and labor intensive. Please help me solve this problem. I am NOT the only one. -Morgan Buerk

Nov 05, 2022

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

Airbag light turns on/off. Had dealership investigate and found that it is related to the occupancy sensor mat in the passenger seat. Code was reset (no work performed) and remained off 7 months and now is back on. Could be related to weather (comes on more frequently during fall & winter). Dealer states it is a B1767 code and will need OCS mat replaced.

Sep 05, 2022

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

I CHANGE MY OIL ON THE DATE THAT IT'S DUE IT MY MILES WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. I WAS OUT OF TOWN 2-20-21. THE CAR WAS DRIVING REALLY ROUGH.. RED LIGHT CAME IN THEN OFF. THE NEXT DAY, MY BOYFRIEND TOOK IT TO GET AND OIL CHANGE WHICH I STILL HAD 1,000 MILES UNTIL THE NEXT OIL CHANGE. THEY TOLD HIM IT WAS THE OIL PUMP. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED BC I FAITHFULLY CHANGE MY OIL. I HAVEN'T BEEN DRIVING IT BC THEY SAID IT WILL BLOW UP THE MOTOR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET IT TOWED AND FIXED. IT'S GOING TO COST OVER $600.00. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL PEOPLE THEY SAY IT'S TO NEW OF A CAR TO HAVE THE OIL PUMP MESS UP.

Feb 27, 2021

AIR BAGS,SEATS

1 complaint

PASSENGER SEAT INDICATOR LIGHT.

Feb 23, 2021

POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

AT FIRST IN THE BEGINNING MY CAR DOES IT ONCE IN A BLUE MOON; HOWEVER NOW EVERYDAY FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS MY CAR WOULD POWER DOWN WHILE BEING AT A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN, OR IN MOTION. WHEN IT POWERS DOWN THE ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHTS COMES ON. I WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTART MY CAR. IT NORMALLY DOES IT TWICE EVERYDAY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND MY BABY. I'M SCARED THAT A CAR WOULD COME UP BEHIND AND HIT ME WHILE MY BABY IS IN THE CAR. I FEAR OUR LIVES. WHEN I TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE FOR THEM TO CHECK AND SEE WHY MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON THE CODE WAS ALWAYS CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I WENT TO GO GET THAT FIX AND MY CAR IS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, WHEN MY CAR IS IN MOTION THE RPM DOESN'T MOVE IT STAYS AT 0. ALSO, THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ISN'T WORKING. WHEN SOMEBODY IS SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS OFF, BUT WHEN SOMEBODY ISN'T SITTING THERE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. I HAVEN'T BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS.

Mar 22, 2020

STRUCTURE,ENGINE

1 complaint

TAKATA RECALL THE BUMPER COVER IN THE FRONT KEEPS COMING UNDONE I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.. ALSO THE AIR CONDITION KEEPS SHUTTING OFF

Jul 08, 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

CARRIER ASSEMBLY CARRYING ENGINE/AC GOT BROKEN WHILE VEHICLE WAS MOVING IN HUGE TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER HAS STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND THE COMPRESSOR FAILURE HAS HAPPENED - NO SUPPORT FROM HYUNDAI LOCAL / INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TEAMS

Jun 11, 2019

AIR BAGS,ENGINE

1 complaint

AIRBAG WARNING ON DASH RANDOMLY ACTIVATES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR ENGINE FAILURE(SEIZED CRANKSHAFT) AND WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. TOLD DEALERSHIP ABOUT AIR BAG ISSUE AT THIS TIME. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR A COMPUTER UPDATE THAT I WAS NEVER INFORMED ABOUT. I GOT MY VEHICLE BACK ENGINE RUNS FINE BUT AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT HAS COME BACK ON AGAIN AFTER 5 DAYS. I AM NOTIFYING DEALERSHIP OF ISSUE TOMORROW (7/26/18).

Jul 26, 2018

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON MARCH 12 2018 A TRACTOR TRAILER SIDEWIPED THE LS OF MY CAR AND DESTROYED THE ENTIRE SIDE . THE CAR MIGHT BE TOTALED. NO AIRBAGS WENT OFF AT ALL! HE CAME INTO MY LANE AT A GOOD SPEED AND A FULL LOAD. I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE. I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR ONLY TO BE IGNORED BY THE DEALER. I PAID CASH FOR THE CAR AT THE END OF 2015 AND NOW I HAVE NOTHING. BESIDES BEING HURT.

Apr 01, 2018

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

1 complaint

I BOUGHT THE CAR IN THE DEALER 2 DAYS AFTER I FOUND OUT THE BREAK IT'S NO GOOD TIRES WHEELS SOMETHING INSIDE MOTOR THIS LIKE SHAKING I TRIED TO SPEAK TO THE DEALER ONE DAY AFTER DAY THAT I BUY IT THEY DON'T DO ANY SOLUTION ABOUT IT AND YESTERDAY 2 HOURS BEFORE MY PAYMENT THEY TAKE MY CAR WEIGHT THANK

May 21, 2017

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

THIS COMPUTER MALFUNCTION HAS CREATED DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. THE CAR IS UNPREDICTABLE AND HAZARDOUS TO ME AND EVERYONE IN TRAFFIC. 6/8/15: WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR COULD NOT MOVE. AFTER I TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND THEN TURNED IT ON AGAIN, THE PROBLEM WAS GONE AND I COULD DRIVE. 7/27/15: THE PROBLEM RECURRED IN A SIMILAR FASHION, AGAIN AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. ONLY THIS TIME MULTIPLE LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH BOARD, AND THE CAR COULD NOT MOVE. AFTER RESTARTING I COULD KEEP DRIVING. 9/24/15: WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THEY WENT OFF, BUT THE TRIP ODOMETERS A/B RESET THEMSELVES TO 0. 1/17/17: THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. WHILE DRIVING, MULTIPLE LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH BOARD. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THEY WENT OFF, BUT THE TRIP ODOMETERS A/B RESET THEMSELVES TO 0. REPAIRS TO FIX THE PROBLEM: THE CLUSTER WAS REPLACED. THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED. BUT THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN RECURRING AGAIN. *TR

Feb 01, 2017

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

1 complaint

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I'M REPORTING THIS DEFECT. I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW CAR ON 11/28/2015 LESS THAN A WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING THE NORMAL SPEED LIMIT THE CAR BEGAN TO POWER DOWN AND THE ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK THEN RESTART THE CAR AGAIN THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED. I WAS TOLD A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED, THE THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED UP AND THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE CAR TO POWER DOWN AND ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT TO COME ON. ANYWAY A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS PUT IN THE CAR AND I WAS GIVEN THE CAR BACK. THE CAR WAS IN THE DEALER SERVICE SHOP FOR A WEEK. NOW LESS THAN A WEEK LATER THE CAR IS DOING IT AGAIN, POWERING DOWN WHILE DRIVING, THEN ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. THIS IS A SAFETY RISK!!! I HAVE A CHILD I FEAR FOR OUR LIFE. I REPORTED THIS TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS, BBB, THE POTAMKIN HYUNDAI DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE CAR, HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE,NHSTA AND ANYONE WHO WOULD LISTEN!. ALL I GET IS THE RUN AROUND, WELL, THIS IS GOING TO BETHE SECOND TIME THE CAR IS GOING TO BE SERVICED FOR THIS SAFETY RISK.

Dec 21, 2015

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE

1 complaint

1) 6/8/15: WHEN I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR STALLED. AFTER I TURNED IT OFF AND TURNED IT ON AGAIN, THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. 2) 7/27/15: A SIMILAR SITUATION RECURRED, AGAIN AFTER STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. THIS TIME MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, PARKING BRAKE/BRAKE FLUID AND SOMETHING ELSE. THE CAR STALLED AGAIN. AND AGAIN AFTER TURNING IT OFF AND ON THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARED AND THEN I COULD DRIVE. 3) 9/24/15: I WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED OF 60 MPH. SUDDENLY MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND I WAS AFRAID THAT THE CAR CAN STALL. FORTUNATELY, IT DIDN'T HAPPEN. THE LIGHTS STAYED THERE FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DISAPPEARED. BUT ANOTHER WEIRD EFFECT OCCURRED: TRIP A MILES, WHICH WAS ABOUT 50, RESET AND STARTED FROM 0. MOST LIKELY IT IS A COMPUTER MALFUNCTION. WITH THIS ISSUE THE CAR IS UNPREDICTABLE, UNRELIABLE AND DANGEROUS.

Sep 25, 2015

POWER TRAIN,WHEELS

1 complaint

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR WHICH WAS STATED TO BE BRAND NEW FOR JUST ABOUT 3 MONTH. A FEW WEEKS AGO I HAD TO PULL OVER FOR A FLAT TIRE. THIS WEEK SAME THING. WHEN THE CAR WAS TOWED TO ROUTE 60 HYUNDAI I WAS TOLD THE DAMAGE WAS FRONT END DAMAGE CAUSING THE 3 MONTH OLD TIRES TO WEAR TO THE CORDS. THESE ARE HANKOOK TIRES WHICH HAVE BEEN SUBJECT TO MANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS. ROUTE 60 BASICALLY CALLED ME A LIAR AND INSISTED I CAUSED THE FRONT END DAMAGE. THIS CAR IS UNSAFE AND THIS DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES FOR NOT HONORING THEIR CONTRACT AND WARRANTY.

Sep 02, 2015

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