Hyundai Accent Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 434 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Hyundai Accent across 27 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (42). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (35% of reports).
- 434air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 211mention a crash
- 140mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,400typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 153 of 434 complaints (35%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 56 of 434 complaints (13%)
- Passenger seat: mentioned in 47 of 434 complaints (11%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 32 of 434 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical air bags repair on the Hyundai Accent at $1,400, and half of them between $1,350 and $1,700.
Based on 28 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2013–2023), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 242 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 434 complaints, 211 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 140 an injury.
Hyundai Accent air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 2 | 12% | — |
| 2020 Accent | 2 | 17% | 6,000 |
| 2019 Accent | 4 | 13% | 32,000 |
| 2018 Accent | 1 | 5% | 999 |
| 2017 Accent | 21 | 31% | 43,500 |
| 2016 Accent | 30 | 29% | 61,000 |
| 2015 Accent | 26 | 37% | 66,795 |
| 2014 Accent | 11 | 14% | 32,000 |
| 2013 Accent | 14 | 10% | 21,000 |
| 2012 Accent | 17 | 11% | 34,641 |
| 2011 Accent | 7 | 18% | 47,265 |
| 2010 Accent | 10 | 11% | 94,500 |
| 2009 Accent | 27 | 27% | 79,000 |
| 2008 Accent | 34 | 34% | 58,693 |
| 2007 Accent | 42 | 48% | 70,000 |
| 2006 Accent | 23 | 53% | 68,881 |
| 2005 Accent | 8 | 16% | 63,000 |
| 2004 Accent | 10 | 30% | 31,000 |
| 2003 Accent | 15 | 41% | 28,500 |
| 2002 Accent | 15 | 11% | 29,000 |
| 2001 Accent | 21 | 19% | 51,118 |
| 2000 Accent | 11 | 12% | 39,000 |
| 1999 Accent | 14 | 23% | 84,439 |
| 1998 Accent | 5 | 11% | — |
| 1997 Accent | 11 | 20% | 62,500 |
| 1996 Accent | 21 | 21% | — |
| 1995 Accent | 32 | 23% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2015
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I brought my vehicle to Victorville Hyundai to address the official manufacturer safety warranty extension, Campaign Z01, which covers a defective passenger side Occupant Classification System (OCS) airbag sensor. My vehicle currently has 129,000 miles. The dealership and the service manager…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that she recently purchased the vehicle from a private seller. When the contact drove the vehicle for the first time, there were no issues or warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. However, when the vehicle was taken to an…
While traveling on a public roadway under wet conditions, the vehicle was unable to stop within a safe distance despite brake application, resulting in a rear-end collision with the vehicle ahead. The primary concern is that the airbags did not deploy during the impact, despite significant…
I got into an accident and my airbags did not go off... my face hit the steering wheel and my hand is broken because the airbags didn't deploy
I have had this vehicle for 5 years and even replaced the engine in this vehicle for it to end up with the same issue. I take very good care of it and get its maintenance done. But the car is slow to get up to speed and misfires really bad. I replaced the spark plugs in it and they were coated in…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Accents have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 434 owner complaints about air bags for the Hyundai Accent. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Accent air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix air bags problems on the Hyundai Accent?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,400 (half paid between $1,350 and $1,700), from 28 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Hyundai Accent?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 153 of 434 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (56).
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