2004 Hyundai Accent Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2004 Hyundai Accent. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 40 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Sudden acceleration of vehicle while driving on road at regular speed. This has happened now for the third time since october 2017. The latest incident on 4/23/2018.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai accent. While driving 35 mph, a severe vibration was felt from the rear wheels. The contact pulled the vehicle over and observed that the rear control arm was severely corroded. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…”
“Takata recall on 11/29/2015 driving on pennsylvania turnpike going 60-65 mph vehicle in front stopped. Impact totaled car. Hood crumbled up, headlight with complete housing destroyed, radiator spilled fluid, engine caught on fire and my head hit windshield. No weather issues. Accident occurred…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2004 hyundai accent. While driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle rear ended the contact's vehicle. The air bags deployed; however, the contact sustained burns on the arm that required medical attention. It was unknown which air bag caused the injuries. The vehicle…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminate. The contact stated that while turning left, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where an unknown part was replaced but…”
“Wife, 64,was driving our one-owner 2004 hyundai accent gl on private road approx 15 mph when airbags deployed without any impact of any sort to vehicle. Wife was badly bruised on arms and face and windshield was shattered by passenger side airbag cover when bags deployed. We were fortunate that…”
“Wife, 64,was driving our one-owner 2004 hyundai accent gl on private road approx 15 mph when airbags deployed without any impact of any sort to vehicle. Wife was badly bruised on arms and face and windshield was shattered by passenger side airbag cover when bags deployed. We were fortunate that…”
“Wife, 64,was driving our one-owner 2004 hyundai accent gl on private road approx 15 mph when airbags deployed without any impact of any sort to vehicle. Wife was badly bruised on arms and face and windshield was shattered by passenger side airbag cover when bags deployed. We were fortunate that…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Hyundai Accent as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.