Federal safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside and away from structures until the repair is completed.

Model year record

2014 Hyundai Accent

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 107 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V651000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected: 1,649,478
Reported to NHTSA: 2023-09-22
Owners notified: 2024-04-10

Defect description

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine	21	76,000 mi
Service brakes	13	110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	12	—
Air bags	11	32,000 mi
Steering	10	109,157 mi
Unknown or other	7	130,000 mi
Electrical system	5	58,983 mi
Seat belts	5	140,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	4	137,000 mi
Suspension	3	18,500 mi
Tires	3	10,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	2	7,500 mi
Structure: body	2	18,500 mi
Vehicle speed control	2	137,000 mi
Wheels	2	10,000 mi
Firerelated	1	80,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft	1	120,000 mi
Seats	1	83,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	—

The 2013 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2015 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

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.