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

    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

    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

    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.

    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 »