2014 Hyundai Accent problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (14) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (12) · Service Brakes (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
31 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:control Unit/Module 2023-09-22 · campaign 23V651000 · 1,649,478 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
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) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 this recall is 251.
Service bulletins (76)
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
Electrical System 2026-05-23 · Z01 Letter · Warranty Program/Extension
certain 2012 – 2017 model year accent, 2012 – 2017 model year azera, 2013 – 2018 model year santa fe sport, 2013 – 2019 model year santa fe, and 2012 – 2017 model year veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) may be set. at hyundai, we ar
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Electrical System 2026-04-25 · 26-BE-011H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension
some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and dtc(s) b1763 (ocs ecu defect), and/or b1764 (ocs mat defect) may be stored. hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the occupant classification system (ocs) / occupant detection system (ods) to 18 ye
Showing the 6 most recent of 76 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-10 · Engine“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 camshaft sprockets on the exhaust are faulty and i…”
2026-03-10 · Steering · 110,000 mi“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 that a neighbor assisted with freeing the steering w…”
2025-08-07 · Steering“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. …”
2025-05-01 · Unknown Or Other“i received a paper saying i had multiple recalls. abs fuel replacement, anti-theft ignition protector & decal install, anti-theft steering wheel locks.…”
2024-12-12 · Service Brakes“when driving my 2014 hyundai accent, the brake system completely failed and i lost all ability to stop the vehicle. i was able to stop the car by downshifting to a lower gear and use the emergency handbrake. i was able to avoid other vehicles and no accident occurred. the vehicle was towed to a hyundai dealer and determined the brake lines corroded…”
2024-11-06 · Seat Belts“driving on city & highway, driver side selt belt will release itself multiple times. on a daily drive to work 12 miles at least 2-3 times! i can be at a stop and literally wiggle it loose and releases. i have researched it online through multiple platforms there's over a 100+ hyundai owners with the same problem. please look into this issue! i have…”
2024-10-19 · Unknown Or Other“the air conditioner is leaking out fluid when turning on and i feel it is because of the unrepaired recall; this happens on a daily basis but i first noticed it on october 1.…”
2024-09-30 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2014 hyundai accent. the contact stated that while driving, the drive stick shift failed to change gears from first gear. the drive stick shift became abnormally stuck when depressing the brake pedal and attempting to shift gears. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road with the assistance of the emergency brakes and noti…”
2024-09-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2014 hyundai accent. the contact stated that the abs warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the recall repair of nhtsa campaign number: 23v651000(services brakes, hydraulic) was performed; however, the failure persisted. the contact stated while driving at approximately 35 mph, the abs warning l…”
2024-09-05 · Service Brakes · 🔥 fire“i was entering highway on entrance ramp there was a loud pop and i could see plumes of smoke coming from under the car, so i turned the ignition off on the car and pulled over to the shoulder, the brakes failed so i had to let it coast to a stop. then i waited until i could safely exit the vehicle and did so quickly. i had the vehicle towed to a lo…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.