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2015 Hyundai Accent reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2015 Hyundai Accent has 70 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 4 per year. That is about even with the other Accent years here. Their median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Frontal.

2012 Hyundai Accent
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Complaints

70

Per year

4

Recalls

2

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (26 of 70), then Engine (20) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 11 that report a fire, and 8 that report an injury.

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 Accent has 80 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 100 complaints, 9 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

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 2015 Hyundai Accent. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

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.
Recall air bags, frontal 2015-04-13 · NHTSA campaign 15V218000
Summary Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.

Complaints by component (70 total)

Air bags
26
Engine
20
Electrical system
10
Hydraulic brakes
7
Electronic stability control (ESC)
5
Powertrain
5
Structure
5
Service brakes
4
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Seats
2
Steering
2
Air brakes
1
Speed control
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

7

Fire-flagged

11

Injury reports

8

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2015 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, the contact became aware that there was a fire in the front passenger side of the vehicle, underneath the radio and along the…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-17
  • "Was driving down the highway and my car caught fire. I was stopped by another driver saying that my car was on fire. I had no breaks to stop, I had to put it straight to park to stop the car. That way myself and my son…"
    Service brakes, Engine · filed 2026-04-30
  • "My air bag “off” light comes on and then off again."
    Air bags · filed 2026-02-04
  • "My 2015 Hyundai accent started having problems with oil consumption around 65000 miles. I got it checked regularly and the mechanic noticed it after it was having issues accelerating and losing power then cutting off…"
    Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2025-10-06
  • "Around the middle of May 2024 I received a recall notice #23V651000. I made an appointment for approximately 2 weeks on June 5. When I arrived I was told the part was never ordered. Coconut Creek Hyundai said they would…"
    Service brakes · filed 2024-09-19

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars 4 stars
2015 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 2015 Hyundai Accent reliable?

The 2015 Hyundai Accent has 70 complaints with NHTSA after 12 years, or 4 per year. That is about even with the other Accent years here. Their median is 4 complaints per year. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Brake control module and Frontal.

What are common problems with a 2015 Hyundai Accent?

The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (26 of 70), then Engine (20) and Electrical system (10). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 11 that report a fire, and 8 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Hyundai Accent more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 Accent has 80 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2016 has 100 complaints, 9 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Hyundai Accent been recalled?

The 2015 Hyundai Accent has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 70 complaints about the 2015 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Hyundai Accent get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 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).