Hyundai Accent recalls
NHTSA's records list 8 safety recalls covering the Hyundai Accent since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2012-2015, 2018-2022. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 22, 2023. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2022 Hyundai Accent recalls 2
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 230,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unsecured Steering Column
Component: steering. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Hyundai Accent recalls 4
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 230,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unsecured Steering Column
Component: steering. 2 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
Component: seat belts. 354 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Reduced Braking Performance
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 76 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Hyundai Accent recalls 4
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 230,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
Component: seat belts. 6,240 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
Component: seat belts. 354 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 348,158 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Hyundai Accent recalls 1
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 348,158 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Hyundai Accent recalls 1
- Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
Component: latches/locks/linkages. 348,158 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Hyundai Accent recalls 1
- ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Hyundai Accent recalls 1
- ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Hyundai Accent recalls 1
- ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Hyundai Accent recalls 2
- ABS Unit May Cause Engine Compartment Fire
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 1,649,478 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Accessory Power Outlet May Overheat
Component: equipment. 272,126 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.