2014 Hyundai Accent: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 1 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
80
Complaints
1
Recalls
12
Crash reports
9
Fire reports
14
Injuries
267.5
Severity index
Severity index 267.5 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 139 2014 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2014 Hyundai Accent ranks 2 of 139 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 99% of its model-year peers. See the full 2014 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 25 | 31.2% |
| ENGINE | 19 | 23.8% |
| HYDRAULIC | 12 | 15.0% |
| AIR BAGS | 11 | 13.8% |
| STEERING | 8 | 10.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | 7.5% |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 6.2% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is SERVICE BRAKES, cited in 25 of 80 complaints (31.2%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 2 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 2.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V651000 | 22/09/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicl |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.