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2014 Hyundai Accent

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Accent do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 64.5.

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79Owner complaints

Model-year median: 64.5

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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2011153
2012141
201379
201469
2015100
201668
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Engine
18Service Brakes
12Service Brakes, Hydraulic
12Air Bags
11Steering
8
All reported categories
Unknown Or Other
6Electrical System
5Seat Belts
5Fuel/propulsion System
3Suspension
3Tires
3Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2Structure
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Wheels
2Firerelated
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Power Train
1Seats
1Service Brakes, Air
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

31 reports with mileage · 48 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

12 crash reports9 fire reports11 injury reports

Structure complaints

2 reports
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18,500 miles · May 15, 2017
StructureSuspensionCrashInjury

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 …

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10985888

36,500 miles · Aug 15, 2016
Structure

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 N…

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10895967

Official recalls

1

23V651000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

Sep 22, 2023

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 compartment fire while parked or driving.

Consequence & remedy

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 Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

AQ23002 · Hyundai And Kia Abs Module Fires

Opened Nov 17, 2023 · No close date supplied

Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/module

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured by the equipment supplier Mando. The Part 573 Recall Reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by Mando. Safety recalls included in this Audit Query (AQ) review include: Hyundai recalls 20V-520, 20V-543, 21V-161, 21V-160, 21V-303, 22V-056, 22V-810, and 23V-651. Kia recalls 16V-815, 20V-518, 20V-519, 21V-137, 21V-331, 22V-051, 22V-800, and 23V-652 The purpose of this AQ is to evaluate the timeliness and scoping of Hyundai and Kia’s defect decision making and adherence with reporting requirements; and understand the varying defect descriptions and remedies between these recalls.