Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Hyundai Accent has 2 recalls, 126 complaints.
2
Recalls
126
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
02V167000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMP...
01V346000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STAT...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2001 Hyundai Accent 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2021 | SUSPENSION | Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 Hyundai Accent. One reason was: "Cradl... |
| Apr 5, 2020 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN APRIL 2020 MY 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SUB FRAME ... |
| Jan 12, 2015 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 20... |
| Apr 3, 2014 | STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE ... |
| Dec 26, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED BETWEEN DRIVERS LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB FRAME MOUNT AT RADIAT... |
| Nov 19, 2013 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME HAD BECOME SEVER... |
| Sep 17, 2013 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUB FRAME AND CONTROL ARMS W... |
| Aug 14, 2013 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | FRONT CONTROL ARM CORRODED AND BROKE APART. UNABLE TO STEER. TOWED TO AND CONFIRMED BY MECHANIC. ... |
| Apr 11, 2013 | TIRES | TIRE DOES NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED DOT TREADWEAR, TEMP. RATES LISTED ON THE SIDEWALL. THIS TIRE SHOULD... |
| Feb 26, 2013 | SEAT BELTS | THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS PROPERLY. AN UNUSUAL NOI... |
| Sep 11, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, H... |
| Jun 25, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME... |
| Jun 24, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT FRAME WAS COMPLETELY C... |
| May 2, 2011 | AIR BAGS | 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. CONSUMER STATES AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DESTROYI... |
| Oct 20, 2009 | AIR BAGS | MY FAMILY WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IN WHICH ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH OURS EXCEPT THE... |
| Aug 20, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WAS EN... |
| Jan 30, 2009 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES AFTER HAVING A 60,000 MILE SERVICE INVOLVING REPLACEMENT OF ALL BELTS, INCL... |
| Apr 11, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OR DOESN'T CATCH FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. ALSO FROM DRIVE TO ... |
| Jan 8, 2008 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | FILING A COMPLAINT AGAINST HYUNDAI NORTHEAST AUTO OUTLET AT 3301 GRANT AV REPORTING THE HYUNDAI SERV... |
| Nov 21, 2007 | AIR BAGS | MY CLIENT WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED WHEN THE CAR HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING STRUCK A TELEPHONE POLE HEAD-ON... |