What is the most common problem with Hyundai Accent? Is it the engine, transmissions, electronics, suspension or reliability? Owner experience in our forum, or the number of recalls involving specific car parts, may provide the answer.
Recent Hyundai Accent Problems
HYUNDAI ACCENT – FRACTURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING
HYUNDAI ACCENT ( 01/01/1994 – 31/12/1997) DEFECT: There is a possibility that the front suspension coil spring could break. Should this occur the unseated section of the spring could puncture the tyre.
HYUNDAI ACCENT – BRAKE LIGHTS MAY MALFUNCTION
HYUNDAI ACCENT ( 01/12/2006 – 28/02/2009) DEFECT: The vehicles brake lights may intermittently malfunction due to carbonisation of the contacts within the brake light switch. This can also affect other systems on the vehicle including: ESC cruise control gear selection (autoboxes) engine check lamp.
If you wish to know more about possible problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
See also: Hyundai Owners’ Reviews.
Latest EU Rapex Hyundai Accent Problems
- Hyundai Accent (2009 – 2014)on 08/03/2025
Impurities in the brake fluid can lead to physical changes in the O-rings. Due to the damaged O-rings, brake fluid can penetrate into current-carrying areas […]
- Hyundai Accent (2008 – 2012)on 14/06/2021
The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the risk of fire. The Hyundai Accent models […]
- Hyundai Accent (2006 – 2009)on 23/05/2013
The brake light switch may malfunction. As a result the brake lights can either stop to operate after pressing the brake pedal or remain switched on after […]
Currently 7104 Recalls