2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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4/5

★★★★

Safety Rating

96

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 12 Fires

1

Recall

ACTIVE 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...

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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.

Most Recent Complaints

#11679167 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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.
#11679167 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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.
#11679167 | STEERING | | N/A miles
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.
#11658277 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.
#11658277 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.

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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.

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