Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1996 Accent are official communications between Hyundai & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

• TSB #9750002

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51898

  POWER STEERING RESERVOIR MOUNTING BRACKET DESIGN CHANGE. *TW Read More »

SUSPENSION

• TSB #20-SS-001H

  Date Announced:

  FEB 05, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10172142

  This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. Read More »

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

• TSB #058

  Date Announced:

  JUL 29, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10003499

  CAMPAIGN 058 . CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION. LOWER CONTROL ARM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. *TT Read More »

• TSB #062403

  Date Announced:

  JUN 24, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10003280

  LOWER CONTROL ARM INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT. ROAD SALT MAY RESULT IN CORROSION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS. SEVERE CORROSION MAY RESULT IN PERFORATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. *TT Read More »

BRAKES (PWS)

• TSB #20-BR-002H

  Date Announced:

  NOV 30, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10183963

  This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

• TSB #9750001

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51899

  ACCENT BRAKE BOOSTER CHECK VALVE (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #21-EM-003H

  Date Announced:

  MAR 10, 2021

  NHTSA ID:

  #10189989

  This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #135

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10016469

  OXYGEN SENSORS. *SC Read More »

• TSB #0236029

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #10000709

  OBD-II READINESS TEST DRIVE CYCLE. *TT Read More »

• TSB #9936010

  Date Announced:

  JUL 01, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #607524

  SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

• TSB #9820002

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #600382

  EXPERIENCING A TICKING/COLLAPSED LASH ADJUSTER CONDITION. *YC Read More »

• TSB #9720001

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51902

  ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET TORQUE SPECIFICATION (SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION). *TW Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

• TSB #9809006

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #601624

  INFORMATION ON THE OXYGEN SENSOR OFFSET VOLTAGE CHANGE. *YC Read More »

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #20-AT-016H

  Date Announced:

  APR 17, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10174807

  The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Read More »

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

• TSB #9640024

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 1996

  NHTSA ID:

  #50576

  IMPROVED REVERSE GEAR SHIFT QUALITY. *TW Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #151

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10015733

  AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *TT Read More »

• TSB #0240010

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #631408

  SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH Read More »

• TSB #0240012

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #631420

  SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH Read More »

• TSB #96400022

  Date Announced:

  JUL 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #605655

  CONCERNS WITH SHIFT SHOCK AND DELAY UNDER VARIOUS CONDITIONS. *TT Read More »

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT

• TSB #970901400131

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #54311

  MODIFIED TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULES. *YC Read More »

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

• TSB #9740013

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51894

  MODIFIED TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULES. *TW Read More »

• TSB #9740011

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51896

  IMPROVED SHIFT ENGAGEMENT LOGIC IN TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE. *TW Read More »

• TSB #9740002

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51905

  SHIFT CONDITION CAUSED BY SHORT CIRCUIT IN INHIBITOR SWITCH. *TW Read More »

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

• TSB #0640019

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2006

  NHTSA ID:

  #10020913

  AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) LIST. *KB Read More »

• TSB #0340007

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10002344

  ATA SOLENOID DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0742, P0743, P0745, P0747, P0748, P0750, P0752, P0753, P0755, P0757, P0758, P0760, P0765. *TT *MJ Read More »

• TSB #0340022

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2003

  NHTSA ID:

  #10005268

  AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 & P0722. 2004 ACCENT INCLUDED. *TT Read More »

• TSB #01400061

  Date Announced:

  DEC 01, 2001

  NHTSA ID:

  #633870

  AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG Read More »

• TSB #010101

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 2001

  NHTSA ID:

  #618056

  INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT Read More »

• TSB #9940004

  Date Announced:

  APR 01, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #605010

  SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1613/1614. *TT Read More »

• TSB #9940002

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #604536

  VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT SHIFT FLARE DURING THE UPSHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. *TT Read More »

• TSB #9740006

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #52280

  MANUAL TRANSAXLE AIR BREATHER MODIFICATION. *JD Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #20-EE-003H

  Date Announced:

  APR 23, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10174808

  This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Read More »

• TSB #20-BE-001H

  Date Announced:

  JAN 16, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10170883

  This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. Read More »

• TSB #0804

  Date Announced:

  AUG 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014315

  REPLACEMENT CIGARETTE LIGHTER. *NM Read More »

• TSB #0436007

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 2004

  NHTSA ID:

  #10007953

  DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) WIRE REPAIR FOR COMMUNICATION WITH GENERIC SCAN TOOLS (GST).*MR Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #9709001

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #52651

  HDS ADAPTER CABLE HY02 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TW Read More »

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #20-BD-014H

  Date Announced:

  JUL 14, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10178175

  This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »

VISIBILITY

• TSB #23-BD-002H

  Date Announced:

  JAN 30, 2023

  NHTSA ID:

  #10230904

  This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

• TSB #97100180001

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #54112

  SERVICE PROCEDURES AND INFORMATION ON WINDOW ADJUSTMENT. *YC Read More »

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

• TSB #9701998

  Date Announced:

  MAR 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51304

  RECALL 97V-026 - THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR THERMAL SWITCH CIRCUIT CONTACT POINTS MUST BE CLEANED ON CERTAIN HYUNDAI VEHICLES WHICH FALL INTO THE FOLLOWING PRODUTION RANGES TO CORRECT A POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION OF WIPER ... Read More »

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

• TSB #071298

  Date Announced:

  DEC 07, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #615629

  SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT SHIFTING OR CRACKING IN THE UNDERBODY LEFT AND / OR RIGHT LOWER ARM MOUNTING MEMBERS. *TT Read More »

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #9760003

  Date Announced:

  FEB 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #52650

  TIBURON/ACCENT REAR SPOILER CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP. *TW Read More »

TIRES

• TSB #20-SS-004H

  Date Announced:

  NOV 19, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10183960

  This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. Read More »

• TSB #20-SS-002H(1)

  Date Announced:

  MAY 06, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10176182

  This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Read More »

WHEELS

• TSB #20-SS-004H

  Date Announced:

  NOV 19, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10183960

  This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. Read More »

• TSB #20-SS-002H(1)

  Date Announced:

  MAY 06, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10176182

  This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Read More »

LANE DEPARTURE

• TSB #19-BE-011H-1

  Date Announced:

  NOV 04, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10169370

  The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. Read More »

BACK OVER PREVENTION

• TSB #19-BE-011H-1

  Date Announced:

  NOV 04, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10169370

  The Blind Spot Detection (BSD) or Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) is a system that measures the speed of and distance from the following vehicles by using two magnetic wave radar sensors attached in the rear bumper. Read More »

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #21-EM-003H

  Date Announced:

  MAR 10, 2021

  NHTSA ID:

  #10189989

  This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Read More »

• TSB #20-BD-014H

  Date Announced:

  JUL 14, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10178175

  This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »

• TSB #20-BD-007H-1

  Date Announced:

  MAY 01, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10176178

  This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. Read More »

• TSB #20-EE-003H

  Date Announced:

  APR 23, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10174808

  This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: a?? A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. a?? A 30 Day alert - vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #9790001

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51906

  RADIO REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR ACCENT. *TW Read More »

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

• TSB #20-AT-016H

  Date Announced:

  APR 17, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10174807

  The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Read More »

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

• TSB #20-BD-014H

  Date Announced:

  JUL 14, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10178175

  This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. Read More »

• TSB #20-AT-016H

  Date Announced:

  APR 17, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10174807

  The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Read More »

• TSB #20-BD-007H

  Date Announced:

  MAR 23, 2020

  NHTSA ID:

  #10173546

  This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products. Read More »

• TSB #19-GI-006H

  Date Announced:

  OCT 14, 2019

  NHTSA ID:

  #10167253

  This bulletin provides instruction detailing the proper methodology for scanning and uploading captured GDS data files to the Techline Repository. Read More »

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #0290009

  Date Announced:

  JUN 01, 2002

  NHTSA ID:

  #633884

  SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG Read More »

• TSB #9720002

  Date Announced:

  JAN 01, 1997

  NHTSA ID:

  #51307

  THE CYLINDER HEAD TORQUE SEQUENCE FOR IN-LINE 4 CYLINDER ENGINES NOTED IN THE LISTED SHOP MANUALS IS INCORRECT. *JD Read More »