CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Hyundai Accent has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA, including 25 crashes, 4 fires, 20 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (21 reports).
2001 Hyundai Accent recalls
Most common 2001 Hyundai Accent problems
Problem areas named in the 112 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Suspension | 16 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Visibility | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Tires | 6 |
What owners report
Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 Hyundai Accent. One reason was: "Cradle is rusted through" Similar recalls exist for Hyundai Elantra (similar design) and Sonata (engine cradle) for same model year. This represents a dangerous condition. Vehicle is operated in Wisconsin, where roads are salted in winter.
MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN APRIL 2020 MY 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SUB FRAME HAS DECAYED UP TO WERE IT CONNECTS TO THE BODY UNDERNEATH. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUSTING ON THE BRAKE LINES AND WAS DETERIORATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION NEAR THE FRONT OF THE FRAMING NEAR THE FRONT WHEELS AND THE MOTOR MOUNT. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND TIBERON, YET NOT THE ACCENT? SOMEBODY ISN'T DOING THEIR JOB!! *TR
FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED BETWEEN DRIVERS LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB FRAME MOUNT AT RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT. CORROSION HAS CREATED A HOLE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PASSAGE OF AN OBJECT SIMILAR IN SIZE TO A DECK OF CARDS. PASSENGER SIDE IS SIMILARLY CORRODED. FRONT SUB FRAME REPLACEMENT WILL BE NECESSARY IN ORDER MAINTAIN SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION. THE DEGREE OF FRONT SUB FRAME CORROSION IS NOT IN LINE WITH THE CONDITION OF THE BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE. BALANCE OF THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS MINIMAL CORROSION. *TR
2001 Hyundai Accent questions
Does the 2001 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Accent: Structure:Frame And Members; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Hyundai Accent?
Based on 112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (21), Air Bags (21), Suspension (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Hyundai Accent has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.