Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 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 »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #21-BR-002H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190038

      This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Read More »

    • 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-004H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190044

      This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required ... Read More »

    • 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 #9807-9820005

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602349

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC 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 »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #01-JAN-01

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #615623

      ON SOME VEHICLES' EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS MAY APPLY EXCESSIVE VACUUM TO THE FUEL TANKS DURING THE CANISTER PURGE CYCLE. *TT Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #042

      Date Announced:
      JAN 04, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #615626

      HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA IS CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION (RECALL CAMPAIGN) INVOLVING FUEL FILLER CAP REPLACEMENT AND FUEL TANK PRESSURE CHECK INSPECTION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #0101001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #615621

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE VACUUM FORMATION IN THE FUEL TANK. A NEW FUEL FILLER CAP HAS BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO DECREASE THE VACUUM IN THE FUEL TANK. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #21-AT-006H

      Date Announced:
      MAY 21, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10196546

      Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicle??A?A?s owner??A?A?s manual. ??A?A? Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. 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 »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #97100140032

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54111

      INFORMATION REGARDING END CLUTCH RETAINER AND CLUTCH PLATE MODIFICATION. *YC 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 #9840013

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603018

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO IMPROVED 2-1 DOWNSHIFT AT LOW SPEEDS. *YC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • 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 »

    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:BODY

    • TSB #97110160007

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54158

      INFORMATION ON TORSION BARS, GAS STRUTS AND CHMSL. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #97110199004

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54160

      VARIOUS INFORMATION ON PROPER CARE FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS AND CORRECTIVE STEPS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. *YC Read More »

    • 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-004H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190044

      This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required ... Read More »

    • TSB #21-BR-002H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190038

      This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Read More »

    • 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 #21-BR-002H

      Date Announced:
      MAR 23, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190038

      This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. 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-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 »

    • TSB #9700001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #51310

      THE TRAILER OR VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL IS INCORRECT. *JD Read More »