2005 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Hyundai Accent recalls

Most common 2005 Hyundai Accent problems

Problem areas named in the 49 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Exterior Lighting	15
Power Train	13
Air Bags	8
Electrical System	7
Service Brakes	7
Latches/Locks/Linkages	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Wheels	3
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Suspension	2

What owners report

2022-03-15, Latches/Locks/Linkages
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,453.

2021-05-27, Exterior Lighting
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and replaced the rear light bulbs however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.

2019-09-16, Steering
TAKATA RECALL.. FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ON ME IVE HAD TO CHANGE MY DISK AND CALIBER ON MY CAR IN ONLY A WEEK 3 TIMES BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON ITS BEEN SCRATCHING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND IT MESSED UP A BRAND NEW ROTORS AND CALIBER MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WEEK NOW BECAUSE IM NOT ABLE TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE NOT EVEN THE MECANIC KNOWS WHATS WRONG WITH IT (THIS IS THE LINK TO IMAGES (HTTPS://PHOTOS.APP.GOO.GL/3XCWPXP4T7QRVPLQ8)

2019-09-16, Steering
FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES IT DOES IT THEN IT STOPS AND ACTS NORMAL THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN MEANWHILE IM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STERRING WHEEL I HAD IT CHECKED A COUPLE TIMES AND EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE IT HAS FLUIDS BUT IT GETS STUCK WHILE IM DRIVING AND NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL IT GETS LOCKED WHILE IM DRIVING IT HAPPENS ALOT WHEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS STARTS ACTING UP I COULD BE IN A HIGHWAY OR I CAN BE IN THE STREETS ITS STARTING TO ANNOY ME

2019-04-29, Electrical System
RECEIVE AN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE CONCERNING BRAKES LIGHTS, BUT I BOUGHT THE CAR ON THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2007 AND THE DEALER NO LONGER EXIST. WHAT CAN I DO IN SUCH A CASE TO CORRECT THE DEFAULT.

2005 Hyundai Accent questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Hyundai Accent: Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?

Based on 49 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (15), Power Train (13), Air Bags (8).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 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.