Model year record

2002 Hyundai Accent

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 163 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission1854,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1566,700 mi
Air bags: frontal1136,000 mi
Vehicle speed control919,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system767,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling622,000 mi
Suspension594,437 mi
Unknown or other53 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine438,701 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4
Air bags317,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Power train358,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings314,000 mi
Steering340,000 mi
Structure353,900 mi
Tires321,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire3
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal39,287 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch210,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch214,929 mi
Power train: clutch assembly29,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads29,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum29,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer29,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module122,000 mi
Child seat1
Electrical system110,000 mi
Electrical system: horn19,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly110,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring140,000 mi
Engine178,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings170,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly169,012 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap169,012 mi
Fuel system, other151,130 mi
Interior lighting137,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages134,000 mi
Parking brake17,005 mi
Power train: axle assembly164,645 mi
Power train: manual transmission15 mi
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: retractor119,000 mi
Seats1
Service brakes1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders138,701 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension: front1170,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm150,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: windshield1
Wheels1116,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs147,000 mi

The 2001 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 4 times 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.