10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,624 miles

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problem #22

Apr 022024

Accent

  • miles
My 2016 Hyundai accent engine has all of sudden stop working and i have explained to multiple shops and my insurance that i was deployed for a whole year and the car was driving fine and once I came back it just wouldn-??t crank. Two Hyundai shops informed me that the engine is locked up but neither shop provided a thorough investigation as to why this has happened. There were two-three major hurricanes in Texas where it was stored while I was deployed in Kuwait and Iraq from march 2023- march 2024 as well as another hurricane in Georgia where i am currently located now which happened September 2024. The engine is locked with no explanation as to how and a Hyundai representative by the name of don who provided the goodwill repair on July 09 2024 and i had it towed to Hyundai in Marietta and they looked and provided the same explanation that the engine is locked and to get it replaced with no detailed reasoning why. My safety has been at risk due to driving across states and town to get this vehicle serviced properly and causing mental anguish and depression as I am not able to get to where I need to go everyday which is causing friction in relationship and I am missing important events. I emailed the CEO Randy Parker and his executive assistant Amanda has done nothing but further deny the goodwill with no explanation on how, why, what, when. No, the problem was not confirmed as again it was no detail reasoning behind how the engine locked when it was working fine before returning from overseas. The vehicle was inspected by the local Hyundai dealerships in Killeen Texas and another in Marietta, GA and only inspected by one adjuster recently on October 10, 2024. There was no check engine illuminated in the car once I returned from overseas as it has not been driven much. There is still no check engine light illuminated even after all the shops checking. To make this right, I would like for Hyundai (HMUSA) to honor the goodwill REPAIR and or REPLACEMENT of the engine.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #21

Aug 212024

Accent

  • miles
The instrumental panel suddenly malfunctioned the abs, airbag, and check engine lights illuminated, and the speedometer dropped to zero. The instrumental panel returned to normal, but the mileage range reset to 0. This was while I was traveling on a highway going 70mph. While it did not cause an accident this time, it was very upsetting. Further it is concerning that there was a recall on the 2014 Hyundai Accent for wiring issues that could cause a fire in the engine also referred to as an intermittent. We had the car inspected and nothing was found to be wrong with the battery/alternator or starter and nothing we could do in regular maintenance to ensure the safety of this vehicle. Note the mileage of this vehicle is 108k which is interesting considering the powertrain warranty was for 100k miles.

- Altavista, VA, USA

problem #20

Jul 122024

Accent

  • miles
Component/System Failure: The component that has malfunctioned is the engine. This issue is critical and affects the vehicle's overall performance. The malfunctioning engine is available for inspection upon request, and I am willing to facilitate this inspection to substantiate my claim. Safety Risk: The engine's failure poses a significant safety risk, including potential engine stalling or loss of power while driving, which could lead to accidents or collisions. The ongoing issue has compromised my safety and that of other road users. Confirmation of the Problem: The problem has been confirmed by [Dealership Name/Independent Service Center]. They have verified the engine issue and noted it in their service records. I can provide documentation from this service center upon request. Inspection by Manufacturer or Others: The vehicle has been inspected by [Dealership Name] and Hyundai Motor America (HMA) corporate. The problem was also discussed with Hyundai representatives, including Amanda, who is aware of the issue and the relevant maintenance records. There has been no inspection by police or insurance representatives related to this specific issue. Warning Lamps, Messages, or Symptoms: Prior to the engine failure, there were several warning lamps and messages indicating engine problems. These symptoms first appeared on [Date of First Warning], giving preliminary notice of the impending failure. Despite these warnings, the necessary repairs or goodwill intervention were not provided. Given the seriousness of the situation and the impact on my daily life, including the necessity to use rental cars, take time off work, and travel extensively, I request the following: Immediate Approval of Goodwill Repair: Reassess and approve the goodwill repair for the engine issue based on the accurate maintenance records provided. Compensation for Inconvenience: Compensation for time off work, rental car costs, travel expenses, and emotional distress caused by this situation.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #19

Jun 152023

Accent

  • miles
This reports a recurring Safety Restraint System (SRS) airbag warning light issue for no apparent reason other than potentially defective components. Please investigate this! Any issues with the SRS system of a vehicle by default puts the safety of the vehicle's passengers at risk. The SRS airbag warning light first turned on randomly in June 2023 and remained on for a few weeks every time the car was on or being driven. (I am the second owner of the car, and this happened a year after purchase; I do not know if the original owners also had issues with this SRS warning light.) This SRS warning light turned itself off randomly a few weeks later. I had scheduled with a Hyundai Service Dept. to diagnose the issue for the price of $184.50 but ended up cancelling since the SRS light turned itself off 2 weeks before my appointment. The rough phone estimate by this Hyundai Service Dept. said that depending on if it is a sensor, control module, or something else, it could cost between $500 to $3000 to resolve. I was told that an issue with the SRS would not be investigated/covered by the manufacturer original warranty. (But SRS is a non-maintainable system so should work properly for the lifetime of the vehicle.) The SRS airbag warning light remained off until on Dec. 22, 2023, when it turned on again randomly. It stayed on again (anytime the car was on or being driven) for a few days then turned off randomly again. The SRS airbag warning light turned on again 1/26/24, then turned off on again on 1/29/24. It turned on AGAIN on 1/30/24 and is still on (2/1/24). This recurring SRS light issue indicates an urgent, underlying issue with the SRS system that has occurred randomly, without warning or reason, to my vehicle and to others with this vehicle according to this NHTSA web site. This SRS warning light issue suggests that the SRS system may not be working properly and could case the airbags to deploy incorrectly, or not deploy when needed, which is unacceptable.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #18

Sep 242023

Accent

  • miles
The car caught on fire while driving on the freeway for no reason, an explosion occurred.

- Lakeside, CA, USA

problem #17

Aug 062020

Accent

  • miles
During hot/warm weather, typically 65 degrees or hotter, as soon as I turn on my car, the traction control light, the ABS light, and emergency brake light comes on. When this happens, the speedometer does not work. The gas level on the screen will also fluctuate, as well as the odometer stops counting miles. The car will still drive normal with all these specific lights, but is obviously extremely dangerous as the speedometer does not work. Sometimes when this issue is happening, if I drive around for 10 minutes, the speedometer will start working again and all the lights go out besides the traction control light. If I then find a spot to turn off my car and on again, it goes back to normal with no lights illuminated on the dashboard, the speedometer works, and the gas gauge goes back to what it is supposed to be at. However, at the same time, the issue might seemed to have fixed itself, but then will start happening again when I-??m in the middle of driving. I tried taking it to Hyundai, as at the time this first began happening my car was under warranty still, and they told me my ABS connection was corroded, so they put in a new one. This did not fix the issue at all and the issue started back up again not even 30 minutes after leaving Hyundai. I had to leave town and couldn-??t get the issue checked out again right after. This all started happening when my car was around 57,000 miles. I now have almost 75,000 miles and the problem still occurs. I have noticed that this only occurs when it is hot/warm outside and the car sits for a little, as stated above. I live in NY, so during the colder winter months, this issue never happens. This all is very worrisome when your speedometer stops working out of no where, or having the thought that it-??ll get worse somehow when I-??m driving at higher speeds, then all of this will put myself and others in danger on the road.

- Cicero , NY, USA

problem #16

Jul 202021

Accent

  • miles
Electrical issues horn doesnt work nor does the speedometer..

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #15

May 312021

Accent

  • miles
When driving the car, the ABS light, emergency brake light, and traction control light will come on. When these come on the speedometer ALWAYS quits working. Sometimes turning off the car will solve the problem but other times it won't do anything. Dealership has not been able to fix it. Other people have had the same problem with the Hyundai Accent. There are forums about it if you just look them up. Definitely a problem that needs to get fixed that seems to not be able to get fixed.

- Payson, UT, USA

problem #14

Jul 042021

Accent

  • miles
The horn just stopped working out of nowhere, but it-??s not the fuses, it-??s the actual horn

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #13

Aug 092020

Accent

  • 54,000 miles
Randomly the instrument panel will malfunction. The ABS, airbag, and check engine lights illuminate, the speedometer with drop to zero, and the fuel gauge indicator fluctuates wildly. This can occur while parked or while driving. It has been happening randomly for over a year. Due to the unpredictability it has been difficult in having this occur in the presence of a mechanic. I have found many posts online of other people having the same issue over the past few years yet a recall has never been issued. A malfunctioning instrument panel seems like a pretty significant safety risk. I submitted a complaint a year ago but nothing ever came of it.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #12

Apr 222020

Accent 4-cyl

  • 24,000 miles
While driving on a highway, the icons on the instrument panel flash, the speedometer drop to zero and then rebounds and the trip mileage counter changes to zero miles traveled. It's happened twice in the last 12 months.

- Ingleside, TX, USA

problem #11

Feb 012020

Accent

  • 112,979 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 45 mph, she became aware that the driver's side front headlamp was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local autozone where she was informed that there was an electrical failure with the headlamp. Murfreesboro Hyundai (2203 nw broad St suite Hyundai, murfreesboro, tn 37129), was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was 112,979.

- Fayetteville, TN, USA

problem #10

Nov 012019

Accent

  • 62,000 miles
Airbag light comes on and off at random, regardless of whether there is a passenger in the seat or not. Car was taken to a Hyundai dealership, and they discovered a seat cushion with a sensor was malfunctioning. This would cost close to a $1000 to fix. This is a safety issue, thus, this should be a recall. Do not wait until enough people and children have died from this. Most of us do not have $1000 to dish out for a fancy seat cushion. I see from many complaints that this is a big problem. Please take this seriously and put out a recall for those of us that are too broke to fix a safety malfunction that came with the car.

- Holt, MI, USA

problem #9

Sep 132018

Accent

  • 38,000 miles
Was driving my car on the highway and my speedometer kicked off. I was in motion and then the ABS, break and traction lights popped up and my speedometer went to 0 even though I was traveling at about 70mph. This is dangerous and poses a real threat to safety. It has happened many times.

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #8

Aug 232019

Accent

  • 47,890 miles
When the car turns over, the brake, traction control, and ABS light stays on, the speedometer doesn't move when in motion and the fuel range switches numbers while in motion

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #7

Aug 182019

Accent

  • 47,750 miles
Multiple times now on the dash display the indicator lights for the ABS, traction control, and brakes are illuminated. This occurs while the vehicle is parked. Additionally, if you put the car in gear and begin driving, the speedometer does not work and remains at zero. Many other people have reported the same issues on various websites. A safety recall should definitely be issued before it causes someone to wreck.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #6

Apr 102019

Accent

  • 74,000 miles
My daughter called to tell me that upon starting the car and still in park, the brake light and ABS control lights were lit up, as well as the speedometer was not working. This should be addressed by the manufacturer as this poses a serious problem for a driver.

- Carencro, LA, USA

problem #5

May 012016

Accent

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer gauge dropped to 0 mph; however, the vehicle speed did not change. Also, the parking brake, brake, ABS, and electronic stability control warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Monticello, MS, USA

problem #4

Jan 052018

Accent

  • 78,000 miles
Air bag - passenger side air bag light is illuminated and will not turn off when the vehicle is started and while driving. ( issue has been ongoing for the past 6 months and dealer wants to charge for diagnostic- car is 2years old!). electrical- warning lights and radio turn on and off randomly while driving) other- often the car won't start (2-3 times/week) and have to get a jump. Battery is new, starter is good. Possibly issue with amps? (auto zone diagnostic did not show issue or codes). There are no recalls on this year, make and model (2016 Hyundai Accent). There has been issues and recall with the 2015 make and model of the same with the air bag light coming on and staying on. Believe it was thought to be due to computer issue that affected Kia as well. ( this must be a safety issue if the air bag (passenger) stays illuminated and shows the air bag to be off (wwith or without an adult passenger. Hyundai refuses to investigate saying lack of complaints and must be issue with just my vehicle. Warranty- does not cover as the mileage on my vehicle is over the allowance for the warranty.

- Cedar Lake, IN, USA

problem #3

Jun 012017

Accent

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Accent. While operating the vehicle, the ABS and traction control indicators suddenly illuminated. Also, the speedometer would not operate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Fayetteville, TN, USA

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