The 2014 Hyundai Accent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,649,478 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 20, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC23V6510002023-09-221,649,478 affected
Defect
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 vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)…
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
18
2fires
SERVICE BRAKES
12
3fires
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12
2fires
AIR BAGS
11
9crashes11injuries
STEERING
8
2crashes2injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
2fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
2fires
SEAT BELTS
5
1crashes2injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
SUSPENSION
3
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints99
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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 contact owns a 2014 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds on several occasions, the steering wheel seized. No warning light was illuminated. The brakes locked up, causing a tire blowout. The contact stated that the tie rod was replaced. The contact stated…”
“The contact owns a 2014 hyundai accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds on several occasions, the steering wheel seized. No warning light was illuminated. The brakes locked up, causing a tire blowout. The contact stated that the tie rod was replaced. The contact stated…”
“For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and i’m unable to to move the steering wheel because it’s locked.”
“For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and i’m unable to to move the steering wheel because it’s locked.”
“For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and i’m unable to to move the steering wheel because it’s locked.”
“I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs fuel replacement, anti-theft ignition protector & decal install, anti-theft steering wheel locks.”
“I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs fuel replacement, anti-theft ignition protector & decal install, anti-theft steering wheel locks.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ23002 Opened 2023-11-17 · open
Hyundai and Kia ABS Module Fires
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received eight Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) and eight Kia America, Inc. (Kia) Part 573 Recall Reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) manufactured…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Hyundai Accent as of
July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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