2006 Hyundai Accent problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (15) · Visibility/Wiper (6) · Visibility (4)
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39 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2013-04-01 · campaign 13V113000 · 1,712,336 vehicles
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, m
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
Service bulletins (37)
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.
Back Over Prevention: Warnings 2026-10-15 · 26-GI-004H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some hyundai vehicles may be equipped with a parking distance warning (pdw) sensor(s) that may trigger various dtcs and display warning messages on the instrument cluster, resulting in the pdw sensor(s) failing to detect nearby objects or triggering multiple false alarms. this condition may be a res
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-09-01 · Air Bags · 67,000 mi“got the car when my mom died in 2015. she received a recall on the air bags but when i took it down to get it fixed the guy told me and my daughter in law that i was a week too late to get it fixed and that i would have to pay for it now if i wanted it fixed. i don't have the card that was mailed anymore but how is this safe for me, my family and f…”
2017-11-27 · Air Bags · 101,000 mi“airbag light is on. hyundai issued an extended warranty for the occupant classification system. the dealer will not determine the cause of the issue without a diagnostic fee. this is a safety issue and should be a recall so the dealer will inspect and assist.…”
2017-03-21 · Visibility/Wiper · 43,000 mi“sun visors break off at the connection point and and then flop down blocking your view of the road. this is from just normal use. the drivers side visor broke last year. i had it uninstalled because a new one, ( with same defective plastic connection ), costs $150.. plus installation. the passenger side visor just broke off this month.…”
2016-10-04 · Air Bags · 94,000 mi“ i have a 2006 accent. i recently found out it needs a passenger seat sensor panel replaced in order to fix the airbags. (that is, make any of the airbags work) i just now learned i haven't haven't had airbags for 2 years.!!!! (actually our kids haven't --our sons had the car at college, driving home on the interstate for 2.5 hours - with …”
2016-09-14 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 72,400 mi“i'm driving my car for almost two years now and the lights for the air bags are still on and have never went off. so i thought, supposedly may be the fuse needs to be replaced but so far to this date i cannot determine what's the issue other than a faulty air bag system. no i haven't taken the car to a dealer yet, but i need to know am i the only p…”
2016-01-08 · Visibility/Wiper · 61,000 mi“the driver and passenger sun visors on the 2006 accent will no longer stay in the upright position. the visors now hang loosely and limit visibility when driving, the swinging back and forth while accelerating and braking can be distracting and is unsafe. i have looked to purchase the original oem parts to replace, but have discovered that hyundai …”
2015-08-03 · Unknown Or Other · 20,000 mi“my son has a 2006 hyundai accent and last week the air bag indicator light went on and has remained on ever since. the vehicle was previously owned by my father and has approximately 20,000 miles on it. i have read other complaints on this site and it appears that this is a common problem.…”
2015-04-30 · Air Bags · 24,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated and remained lit for an extended period of time. the vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 24,500. …”
2015-02-20 · Visibility/Wiper · 97,850 mi“driving during normal conditions at 45 mph, for no reason the drivers side sun visor dropped down and impaired my vision. i pulled over to the side of the road and try to return it to its normal position with no success. i have tried velcro and tape but it will not stay up. it is serious driving hazard, and judging by forums on the internet, many, …”
2014-12-25 · Air Bags · 89,000 mi“i noticed that my air bag warning light came on and stayed illuminated. i brought it to the dealer and was told that the passenger lower cushion sensor assembly needed to be replaced (for approx. $1,000). was told that none of the airbags would work in a collision until it was replaced. since i can't afford to replace it now, i have no airbags. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.