NHTSA lists 37 complaints for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, 12 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 8 complaints mention an injury, with 14 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI ACCENT.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The required sales year is missing.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 40.5% |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | 18.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 8.1% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | 8.1% |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | 8.1% |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | 5.4% |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | 2.7% |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | 2.7% |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 2.7% |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 | 2.7% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | FRONTAL | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | SIDE/WINDOW | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | FRONT | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | ANTILOCK | 1 |
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
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44 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
| EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| TIRES | 3 |
| VISIBILITY | 3 |
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera 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 ve
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
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
Date: 2024-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
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
Date: 2023-10-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moist
Date: 2023-01-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
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
Date: 2022-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement.
Date: 2022-07-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: TIRES.
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds.
Date: 2021-05-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicleA A?A A A A s ownerA A?A A A A s manual. A A A A A A? Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. A A A A A A? Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced dur
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| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ACCENT | 37 |
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