How many recalls does the 2001 Hyundai Accent have?

The 2001 Hyundai Accent has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Hyundai Accent has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Hyundai Accent?

Of 148 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2001 Hyundai Accent Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Hyundai Accent has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 116,936 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

STRUCTURE 02V167000 2002-06-25 67,565 affected

Defect

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).

Consequence

AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE…

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 01V346000 2001-11-06 49,371 affected

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW…

Consequence

MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES MAY FREEZE INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE VALVE NOT CLOSING FULLY AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED…

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

15112

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:FRONT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

STRUCTURE:BODY

TIRES

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Total complaints148

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 hyundai accent. One reason was: "cradle is rusted through" similar recalls exist for hyundai elantra (similar design) and sonata (engine cradle) for same model year. This represents a dangerous condition. Vehicle is operated in wisconsin,…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2021-07-26

“My mechanic told me in april 2020 my 2001 hyundai accent is not safe to drive because the sub frame has decayed up to were it connects to the body underneath. *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2020-04-05

“My mechanic told me in april 2020 my 2001 hyundai accent is not safe to drive because the sub frame has decayed up to were it connects to the body underneath. *tr”

SUSPENSION · reported 2020-04-05

“Both control arms and drivers side of sub frame completely rotted out. There is a recall for the 2001-2003 elantra and tiberon, yet not the accent? Somebody isn't doing their job!! *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2015-01-12

“Both control arms and drivers side of sub frame completely rotted out. There is a recall for the 2001-2003 elantra and tiberon, yet not the accent? Somebody isn't doing their job!! *tr”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2015-01-12

“Both control arms and drivers side of sub frame completely rotted out. There is a recall for the 2001-2003 elantra and tiberon, yet not the accent? Somebody isn't doing their job!! *tr”

SUSPENSION · reported 2015-01-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed extensive rusting on the brake lines and was deteriorating. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2014-04-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed extensive rusting on the brake lines and was deteriorating. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-04-03

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Hyundai Accent as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.