Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 Hyundai Accent

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 115 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V167000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
67,565
Reported to NHTSA
2002-06-25
Owners notified
2002-10-28

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).

Safety risk

AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V346000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
49,371
Reported to NHTSA
2001-11-06
Owners notified
2002-04-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY THROTTLE OPENING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DURING EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW APPROXIMATELY -5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY), MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES CAN FREEZE AND BLOCK THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND HOSE. IF THE PCV HOSE FREEZES, COMBUSTION CHAMBER GASES ARE FORCED THROUGH THE BREATHER HOSE INTO THE AIR INTAKE HOSE AND THEN INTO THE THROTTLE BODY.

Safety risk

MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES MAY FREEZE INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY BORE AND THROTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL CIRCUIT RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE VALVE NOT CLOSING FULLY AND A HIGHER THAN NORMAL IDLE SPEED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V096001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO
Vehicles affected
400
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-07
Owners notified
2000-09-01

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.

Safety risk

IF THE CONNECTION DISENGAGES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V096000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
16,264
Reported to NHTSA
2000-03-28
Owners notified
2000-04-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.

Safety risk

IF THE CONNECTION DISENGAGES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE INOPERATIVE. INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPERS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO REDUCED VISIBILITY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission1427,948 mi
Air bags: frontal839,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission6102 mi
Vehicle speed control655,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer430,000 mi
Air bags325,000 mi
Electrical system3120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine373,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch3—
Power train: clutch assembly3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip325,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator261,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Power train217,116 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2—
Seat belts: front: anchorage2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments275,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal250,328 mi
Visibility282,000 mi
Visibility: windshield2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2112,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Engine11,188,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling178,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control139,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe161,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline161,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump150,341 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system139,400 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system161,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system165,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor161,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door186,331 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing161,000 mi
Tires1—
Unknown or other163,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1101,000 mi
Wheels1179,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs129,250 mi

The 1999 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.