Hyundai Accent Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 107 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Hyundai Accent across 20 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (15). The words owners use most often: “catalytic converter” (6% of reports).
- 107engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%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.
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
- Consumer states: mentioned in 6 of 107 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 107 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 8 a fire.
Hyundai Accent engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 1 | 6% | 300 |
| 2019 Accent | 3 | 10% | 66,000 |
| 2017 Accent | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2012 Accent | 4 | 3% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Accent | 4 | 5% | 26,000 |
| 2009 Accent | 2 | 2% | 18,700 |
| 2008 Accent | 5 | 5% | 23,000 |
| 2007 Accent | 1 | 1% | 3,452 |
| 2006 Accent | 1 | 2% | 1,999 |
| 2005 Accent | 2 | 4% | 20,150 |
| 2004 Accent | 2 | 6% | 71,069 |
| 2003 Accent | 3 | 8% | 56,081 |
| 2002 Accent | 12 | 9% | 27,000 |
| 2001 Accent | 11 | 10% | 46,000 |
| 2000 Accent | 11 | 12% | 73,250 |
| 1999 Accent | 6 | 10% | 33,468 |
| 1998 Accent | 15 | 32% | 70,000 |
| 1997 Accent | 15 | 27% | — |
| 1996 Accent | 4 | 4% | 16,805 |
| 1995 Accent | 4 | 3% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling for the Hyundai Accent. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced harsh and sluggish operation due to excessive oil consumption. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, and an oil consumption test was performed. The…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired…
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passengerâs side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the vehicle, she became aware that the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning…
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil with the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the oil warning light frequently blinked on the instrument panel. The contact called an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle. The mechanic discovered that the vehicle was consuming an…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Accents have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 107 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Hyundai Accent?
The most frequent phrase is “catalytic converter”, in 6 of 107 complaints, followed by “consumer states” (6).
Other Hyundai Accent problems
- Air Bags problems (434)
- Engine problems (238)
- Electrical System problems (217)
- Power Train problems (216)
- Suspension problems (155)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (129)
- Service Brakes problems (126)
- Exterior Lighting problems (100)
See all Hyundai Accent problems.