Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% | 42,000 miles |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% | 0 miles |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% | 18,000 miles |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% | 99,000 miles |
| 2015 | 5 | 7% | 47,000 miles |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% | 37,000 miles |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% | 45,000 miles |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% | 30,000 miles |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% | 8,000 miles |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% | 55,000 miles |
| 2008 | 6 | 6% | 38,000 miles |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% | 65,000 miles |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% | 80,000 miles |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% | 46,000 miles |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% | 159,000 miles |
| 2001 | 12 | 11% | 100,000 miles |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% | 86,000 miles |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% | 44,000 miles |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% | 36,000 miles |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% | — |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% | 58,000 miles |
| 1995 | 9 | 6% | — |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
October 2017 I purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. During my very first month driving this car right bumper clip broke. As I was under warranty took car in complained to the dealership. A tech came out and basically wacked it back in place. So now I notice both left and right sides of bumper are off track. My son is a licensed mechanic. Before I took it back to dealership he had checked and said mom your clip is broke. So he looks back under it again and now BOTH clips are broke. On 9/13/17 go back in. Hyundai notes in my paperwork clips are broke but failed to repair again at a little over 30,000 miles they note it again and failed to repair. This is a safety issue and I feel it should be a recall. …
On easter Sunday 04/01/2018 I was in an accident that caused ,$ 10,800.00 in front end collision damage , no airbags deployed. The resulting collision caused my seatbelt on break 3 of my left ribs . I had accidentally dropped a closed water bottle between my legs , said bottle then rolled up under brake pedal , after I looked down to see where it went I looked up to my horror discovered a red ishtar with a car stopped if front of me . I slam on what brake I had available cut shell hard right and collided left front of my car into right rear of bumper in front of me , I then ricochet into guard rail thus desert he other front side of my vehicle . Again neither front or side airbags deployed.
Me and my wife was driving on the freeway towards san antonio for new year's. We were about 130 miles out when the engine light started blanking on and off. The car started to slow down so we pulled over to see what was wrong with it. We open the front hood of the car and the engine was really hot. So we took it to a technician we know and had him to work on the car. After he ran a diagnostic test to see what was wrong with the engine I found out that we either need a new motor or we would have to get a new car. From my knowledge one of the sparrplugs was not connecting so it was causing the engine to over hear. So at some point the engine was going to burn out. We saw smoke coming out of the engine. Which reminds me of when we first got the car. The car cut off because the engine got to hot and started burning.
The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced by the dealer for a recall repair for undercoating. The contact stated that recently the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for service and the independent mechanic noticed corrosion on the brake line and the ABS control. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure, and that the recall repair for undercoating was not completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 46,225.
I rented this vehicle from alamo car rental, lax, on August 14, 2015 and returned it to alamo lax on September 3, 2015 for the following reason. The front bumper cover spontaneously detached from the body. The auto had been parked overnight in the housing complex parking lot. I discovered it upon walking to the car in the morning. There was no sign of any impact or trauma that might have caused the separation. It was as if two pieces that fit together simply came apart.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that Roadside Assistance jumpstarted the vehicle. Additionally, the driver's side sun visor exploded. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 89, 000.
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the driver's and passenger's side sun visors failed to stay in the upright position. The dealer was contacted but was unable to schedule an appointment to inspect the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a complaint. The manufacturer then stated that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 37,824.
The contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side tire suddenly became flat. There was an abnormal sound coming from the infotainment system and the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that the front driver's side and the rear passenger's side windows were stuck and had to be manually raised. The check engine, air bag, and low tire pressure warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Related recalls (1)
Structure › Frame and members
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. Owner notification began October 28, 2002.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Accent years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2001 (12), 1995 (9), 2012 (9), 1996 (7) and 2013 (7) model years. Body complaints make up 11% of all complaints for the 2001.
Is there a recall for Hyundai Accent body problems?
Yes — 1 recall, including 02V-167 (frame and members, Jun 25, 2002). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Hyundai Accent body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 57,000 miles; 55% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (48 mentions), followed by the body › door (12).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.