Reliable Auto DB

2014 Hyundai Accent reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Hyundai Accent holds 80 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Accent years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

2012 Hyundai Accent
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Complaints

80

Per year

2

Recalls

1

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (19 of 80), then Hydraulic brakes (12) and Service brakes (12). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 11 that report an injury.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 Accent has 141 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2015 has 70 complaints, 4 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Hyundai Accent. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall Brake control module 2023-09-22 · NHTSA campaign 23V651000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (80 total)

Engine
19
Hydraulic brakes
12
Service brakes
12
Air bags
11
Steering
8
Electrical system
5
Seat belts
5
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Suspension
3
Tires
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
Speed control
2
Structure
2
Wheels
2
Air brakes
1
Fire-related
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Powertrain
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

12

Fire-flagged

9

Injury reports

11

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "This vehicle has the Hyundai 1.6L GDI engine, which has been recalled in other Hyundai models, just not the 2014 Accent. Just after passing 100,000 miles, this vehicle's check engine light came on indicating something…"
    Engine · filed 2026-07-10
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds on several occasions, the steering wheel seized. No warning light was illuminated. The brakes locked up, causing a tire…"
    Steering, Service brakes · filed 2026-03-10
  • "While driving at approximately 70MPH on the highway, my 2014 Hyundai Tucson Limited suddenly locked up with no warning lights, no noise and no prior symptoms. The engine completely seized, causing immediate loss of…"
    Engine · filed 2025-11-04
  • "For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and I’m unable to to move the…"
    Steering, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2025-08-07
  • "I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks."
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2025-05-01

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2014 Hyundai Accent 5 5 HB FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Accent 1.6L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 26 36 30 MPG $2150
Accent 1.6L, 4-cyl Manual 6-speed Front-wheel drive 27 37 31 MPG $2100

Specs and fitment

4th generation (RB), 2012–2017
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-20 or 5W-30 (1.6L Gamma) , 3.8 qt capacity
Tire size 185/65R15 to 195/55R16 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA campaign 23V651000. 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. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Hyundai Accent reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2014 Hyundai Accent holds 80 complaints after 13 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Accent years here — under the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Brake control module.

What are common problems with a 2014 Hyundai Accent?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (19 of 80), then Hydraulic brakes (12) and Service brakes (12). Those filings include 12 that report a crash, 9 that report a fire, and 11 that report an injury.

Is the 2014 Hyundai Accent more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 Accent has 141 complaints, 12 per year, and the 2015 has 70 complaints, 4 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Hyundai Accent been recalled?

The 2014 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 80 complaints about the 2014 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Hyundai Accent get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Hyundai Accent is 30.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Hyundai Accent take?

RB (2012-2017) 1.6L Gamma: 5W-20 or 5W-30. HC (2018-on) 1.6L Smartstream: 0W-20. Confirm the manual for your year.

What does NHTSA campaign 21V619000 cover on later Accents?

Certain 2018-2020 Accent vehicles (with other Hyundai models): the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing opening the trunk from the inside.

When did the HC-generation Accent start?

Model year 2018 on this site (after RB 2012-2017).