2005 Hyundai Accent problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (6) · Power Train (5) · Wheels (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
43 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (38)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-10-08 · 26-EM-016H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure for vehicles diagnosed with this condition. all internal combustion engines consume some engine oil during normal operatio
Engine 2026-10-07 · 26-EM-015H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. this bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures for vehicles exhibiting this condition. all internal combustion engines consume engine oil as part of normal engine operatio
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DL · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn). these inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the vehi
Air Bags 2026-04-10 · DTN DCS · Other
the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by jilin province detiannuo automobile safety system co., ltd. (dtn), that have been identified in u.s. vehicles following prior
Exterior Lighting 2025-11-06 · 25-BD-012H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (drl), or fog lamp. this tsb illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. lamp assembly replacement is not necessary
Visibility/Wiper 2024-02-14 · 24-BD-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. if the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-03-15 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 14,453 mi“the contact owns a 2005 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. the contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. the vehicle …”
2021-05-27 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 147,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 hyundai accent. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. the contact continued driving to the residence. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replac…”
2019-09-16 · Wheels · 150 mi · 💥 crash“takata recall.. for some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes everytime that happens my steering wheel locks on me ive had to change my disk and caliber on my car in only a week 3 times because for some reason its been scratching my brakes and rotors and it messed up a brand new rotors and caliber my car has been sitting fo…”
2019-09-16 · Steering · 150 mi“for some reason my brake lights turn on without me pressing the brakes it does it then it stops and acts normal then it does it again meanwhile im also having problems with the sterring wheel i had it checked a couple times and everything seems fine it has fluids but it gets stuck while im driving and not able to move the steering wheel it gets lo…”
2019-04-29 · Electrical System“receive an recall on my vehicle concerning brakes lights, but i bought the car on the year of our lord 2007 and the dealer no longer exist. what can i do in such a case to correct the default.…”
2017-10-05 · Power Train · 170,000 mi“vehicle would not shift from park to drive. brake lights didn't illuminate. vehicle towed to local garage, where it was determined the brake light switch was defective. 30 minutes and $80.00 later the problem was remedied. hyundai has had multiple recalls of their brake light switches, but each time the apply the recall to a very narrow selection o…”
2017-07-06 · Wheels · 125,000 mi“rim of at least one tire has disintegrated to the point of a hole that lets the air out of the tire. a through hole in the body of the rim.…”
2017-05-07 · Wheels · 54,783 mi · 💥 crash“i was traveling (and likely slightly braking) on a highway off-ramp when i suddenly lost control of my vehicle. it felt like the right front wheel seized up, and then the steering column and dash started violently shaking and the car fish-tailed around. i crashed into a concrete barricade and ending up facing oncoming traffic -- which could have ki…”
2016-01-08 · Air Bags · 66,000 mi“"airbag" indicator came on when vehicle was started up and didn't go out. has been on for 3 months. this 2006 accent that has thrown the b1448 code (oc sensor mat defect). a recall for the hyundai sonata (nhtsa campaign id number: 08v161000) which uses the same components in it's airbag sensory system has been issued for same code. similar complain…”
2016-01-04 · Power Train · 41,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v280000 (exterior li…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.