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2014 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Hyundai Accent has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
18Engine2 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
8Steering2 crash/fire/injury
5Seat belts
5Electrical system
3Tires
3Suspension
1610 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 11 | 9 |
| Steering | 8 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 2 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 16 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2014 Hyundai Accent recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Accent year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accent median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Hyundai Accent safety ratings
2014 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2014 Hyundai Accent, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Accent owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.
Own a 2014 Accent?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.