Hyundai Accent Engine Problems
Owners have filed 238 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the Hyundai Accent across 19 model years. The 2012 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “oil change” (9% of reports).
- 238engine complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 48%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.
- Oil change: mentioned in 21 of 238 complaints (9%)
- Catalytic converter: mentioned in 15 of 238 complaints (6%)
- Fire department: mentioned in 13 of 238 complaints (5%)
- Spark plugs: mentioned in 12 of 238 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 111 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 238 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 28 a fire, 7 an injury.
Hyundai Accent engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 3 | 18% | — |
| 2021 Accent | 4 | 25% | — |
| 2020 Accent | 4 | 33% | — |
| 2019 Accent | 19 | 61% | 66,000 |
| 2018 Accent | 8 | 42% | 200 |
| 2017 Accent | 23 | 34% | 99,000 |
| 2016 Accent | 33 | 32% | 93,000 |
| 2015 Accent | 20 | 29% | 89,000 |
| 2014 Accent | 18 | 23% | 82,450 |
| 2013 Accent | 34 | 24% | 73,000 |
| 2012 Accent | 36 | 24% | 89,000 |
| 2011 Accent | 10 | 26% | 40,000 |
| 2010 Accent | 7 | 8% | 64,426 |
| 2009 Accent | 6 | 6% | 76,000 |
| 2008 Accent | 4 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2007 Accent | 6 | 7% | 72,000 |
| 2005 Accent | 1 | 2% | 106,000 |
| 2002 Accent | 1 | 1% | 78,000 |
| 2000 Accent | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine 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.
Engine failure on a vehicle under 100,000 miles creates a risk of sudden loss of power while driving. A failing catalytic converter & coil packs can cause overheating and potential fire risk. These components were either pre-existing manufacturer defects or were damaged during the engine…
Transmission began exhibiting hesitation, RPM surge/drop, and a stuck gear at approximately 26,000 miles. Diagnostic trouble code P0741 was confirmed by the dealer, and the transmission assembly was replaced under warranty. This matches a documented defect pattern currently under federal class…
I have replaced the GDI engine on the 2017 Hyundai Accent once. I have also had the catalytic converter replaced 3x. The car lunges as if there will be another catalytic converter issue soon. Hyuandi recommended a fuel induction completion to prevent the issue from occurring again, but it did. This…
This vehicle has the Hyundai 1.6L GDI engine, which has been recalled in other Hyundai models, just not the 2014 Accent. Just after passing 100,000 miles, this vehicle's check engine light came on indicating something was wrong with the camshaft timing. We brought it to a mechanic and found out the…
While traveling at highway speeds on [XXX] with three passengers, the vehicle suddenly suffered a catastrophic internal engine failure (severe rod knock), forcing an emergency deceleration in active traffic that put all occupants at risk of a rear-end collision. The sudden breakdown was immediately…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Accents have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 238 owner complaints about engine 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?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
What do owners say about engine problems on the Hyundai Accent?
The most frequent phrase is “oil change”, in 21 of 238 complaints, followed by “catalytic converter” (15).
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