repaired · 2026 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
2015 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Accent, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-651 the manufacturer reports only 25% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: TuRbO_J from Adelaide, Australia, CC BY 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Hyundai Accent has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
20Engine5 crash/fire/injury
10Electrical system4 crash/fire/injury
7Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
5Power train
5Structure
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
4Service brakes
2Steering
75 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 26 | 7 |
| Engine | 20 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 4 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | 3 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash…
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
2015 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
2015 Hyundai Accent safety ratings
2015 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 2015 Hyundai Accent, and the recalls they led to.
- Hyundai and Kia ABS Module FiresOpen
In owners' words
What Accent owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Once my 2015 Hyundai Accent reached 80K the airbag light came on. I took into the dealership for them to look into and found that the passenger side air bag sensor failed and needed replaced. Cost of new sensor was $1000.00. Did some research on the issue and found that air bag sensors are failing…
Airbag light on. Dealer pulled codes B7614 and B1490. OCS fault in mat. Recommended replacing OCS mat in passenger seat. Airbag light turns on when weight in passenger seat vacant, or does not reach weight threshold. Light usually turns off when passenger is in seat. However, vehicle could not pass…
Airbag light turns on/off. Had dealership investigate and found that it is related to the occupancy sensor mat in the passenger seat. Code was reset (no work performed) and remained off 7 months and now is back on. Could be related to weather (comes on more frequently during fall & winter). Dealer…
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