2002 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

The 2002 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall and 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2002 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 23 Accent model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

134complaints

26crashes

2fires

29injuries

43,400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Structure

Jun 25, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V167000 · 67,565 vehicles

Problem: 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).

Original NHTSA wording

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).

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine13

Vehicle Speed Control12

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002 vs. other Hyundai Accent years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Hyundai Accent, the latest from Jun 25, 2002 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Hyundai Accent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (25), power train (24), air bags (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.