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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
90–25K
525–50K
750–75K
675–100K
9100–150K
1150K+
37 reports with mileage · 32 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.
Air Bags. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Engine. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports10 fire reports8 injury reports
What owners actually said
69 reports
Mileage unknown · Mar 22, 2020
Air BagsEnginePower Train
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 EVER…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11318953
63,589 miles · Mar 19, 2020
Air Bags
MECHANIC SAYS THAT THE SENSOR IN MY PASSENGER SEAT DOES NOT WORK BECAUSE THERE IS A COMPUTER ISSUE AND THE AIR BAD WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA ODI #11318711
80,000 miles · Feb 2, 2020
Air Bags
AFTER HITTING 80,000 MILES OUT AIRBAG LIGHT IS TURNED ON WE HAVEN'T BEEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND IT DOESN'T STAY ON CONSTANTLY.
NHTSA ODI #11306593
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2020
Air Bags
THE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG IS NOT WORKING, THE COST IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY AND NO RECALL FOR MY CAR BUT OTHER 2015 ACCENTS DID HAVE A RECALL. THE COST TO REPAIR IS $1550.
NHTSA ODI #11301697
51,000 miles · Oct 2, 2019
Air Bags
DRIVING ON HWY 6, 6 LANES, HEARD A LOW SQUEAL. HAVEN'T HAD MY HORN/AIRBAG LOOKED AT YET, BUT I HAVE DUCT TAPED THE HORN DOWN TO STOP THE SQUEAL SOUND. GLAD THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY! WILL HAVE AN INSPECTION SOON, HOPE IT DOESN'T COST MUCH TO FIX! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U…
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DRIVING ON HWY 6, 6 LANES, HEARD A LOW SQUEAL. HAVEN'T HAD MY HORN/AIRBAG LOOKED AT YET, BUT I HAVE DUCT TAPED THE HORN DOWN TO STOP THE SQUEAL SOUND. GLAD THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY! WILL HAVE AN INSPECTION SOON, HOPE IT DOESN'T COST MUCH TO FIX! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
NHTSA ODI #11265618
80,000 miles · Sep 11, 2019
Air Bags
MY CAR WAS STATIONARY IN MY DRIVEWAY AND OFF WHEN MY DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. NOTHING TOUCHED MY CAR, THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THEM TO DEPLOY. MY CAR'S SRS LIGHT IS NOT ON. AS OF NOW THIS CAR IS NOT PART OF THE TAKATA RECALL; I DON'T KNOW WHAT INFLATORS ARE IN MY CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11254680
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2019
EngineStructure
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
NHTSA ODI #11230109
60,000 miles · Jun 11, 2019
Electrical SystemStructureUnknown Or Other
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
NHTSA ODI #11219173
57,000 miles · Mar 5, 2019
Air Bags
I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT... KEEPS COMING ON STAYING ON WHEN COLD BELOW 39 DEGREES.. ONE TIME LAST WEEK CAME ON AT 54 DEGREES DOING RESEARCH THE VIN IS NOT ON RECALL LIST BUT SIMILAR MAKE MODEL VERSIONS ARE OVER 2,500 RECALLS I WAS DRIVING TO THE BANK WHEN THIS OCCURRED ABOUT 8PM
NHTSA ODI #11184473
Mileage unknown · Jan 14, 2019
Air Bags
MY AIRBAG LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, ONLY IN COLD WEATHER.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
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.
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