2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
96
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT has received a total of 96 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (17 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (12 complaints), and Air Bags (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT, potentially affecting up to 1,649,478 vehicles.
Recall 23V651000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 1,649,478 vehicles affected
Defect: 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, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine...
Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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. Owners may contact...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT
96 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 11 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Firerelated | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.
I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.
Safety Rating for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Hyundai Motor America has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
5NP-R8G4T-07 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Certain 2012-2016 1.6L VELOSTER (FS) vehicles may experience a check engine warning light with the following DTC(s) found stored in the Engine Control Module (ECM): ? DTC P0455 - Evaporative emission system-Leak detected (Large leak) ? DTC P0456 - Evaporative System (EVAP) - Very Small Leak ? DTC P0449 -...
5NP-Z6F3A-11 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
Before installing an automatic transmission, check the depth of the torque converter in the case to confirm the torque converter is fully installed in the transmission. If this is not done, the oil pump may be damaged.
TBB-DCS160118 — EQUIPMENT
Base audio software update.
TSB-15-01-029 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
HYUNDAI: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE IS UPDATED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES FOR CANISTER PURGE VALVE (CPV) INCORRECT CPV FLOW, HEAVY ACCELERATION IN WARM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE HAS A SPARK KNOCK NOISE. MODEL 2014 ACCENT, VELOSTER. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 128 complaints
- 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 119 complaints
- 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 51 complaints
- 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 217 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 203 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT (current)
- 2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 98 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 156 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 93 complaints
- 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 21 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 37 complaints
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- HYUNDAI SANTA FE — 9,835 total complaints
- HYUNDAI TUCSON — 7,920 total complaints
- HYUNDAI PALISADE — 2,456 total complaints
- HYUNDAI VELOSTER — 1,738 total complaints
- HYUNDAI GENESIS — 1,702 total complaints
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