NHTSA has 70 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Hyundai Accent[1]. The air bags group is the biggest, with 26 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners raised with NHTSA, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 26 complaints[2]. Owners describe crashes where the air bags stayed shut, and some also mention a warning light on the dash that comes and goes.
- Engine. 20 complaints[6]. In the stories we read, owners describe the car stalling with warning lights on, and engines that failed while driving.
- Brakes. 12 complaints[7]. Owners describe weak traction control in rain and snow, and some talk about waiting on a repair part after a notice arrived.
- Electrical System. 10 complaints[8]. Owners describe a battery light followed by a stall, and a few report a door fire tied to the power window.
- Unknown Or Other. 9 complaints[9]. These reports are not assigned to a specific part group.
- Power Train. 5 complaints[10].
- Electronic Stability Control. 5 complaints[11].
- Structure. 5 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2015 Accent is necessarily included.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module (23V651), September 2023. About 1,649,478 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Air Bags › Frontal (15V218), April 2015. About 2,580 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD[5] | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12.4% |
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Accent with 1.6L 4-cylinder[16] | 138 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCENT 4DR HATCHBACK GL/SE/GLS (auto)[17] | 162 in | 67 in | 57 in | 101 in | 2,555 lb |
| ACCENT 4DR HATCHBACK L/GL/GLS (manual)[18] | 162 in | 67 in | 57 in | 101 in | 2,489 lb |
| ACCENT 4DR SEDAN GL/SE/GLS (auto)[19] | 172 in | 68 in | 57 in | 101 in | 2,546 lb |
| ACCENT 4DR SEDAN L (manual)[20] | 172 in | 68 in | 57 in | 101 in | 2,480 lb |
How 2015 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 142 | 5 |
| 1996 | 101 | 4 |
| 1997 | 56 | 3 |
| 1998 | 47 | 1 |
| 1999 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 | 43 | 3 |
| 2007 | 88 | 3 |
| 2008 | 101 | 1 |
| 2009 | 101 | 2 |
| 2010 | 87 | 1 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1 |
| 2012 | 153 | 2 |
| 2013 | 141 | 1 |
| 2014 | 79 | 1 |
| 2015 | 70 | 2 |
| 2016 | 102 | 0 |
| 2017 | 68 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 |
| 2020 | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 17 | 2 |
NHTSA's counts for the Accent show 70 complaints and 2 recalls for 2015[3]. Among the 22 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2015 and 10 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (12) and the most are for 2012 (153)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2015 Accent?
The 2015 Accent has 70 complaints on file, and some of them involve crashes, fires and injuries[1]. Air bags and engine reports make up the largest groups[2][6]. These are unverified owner reports and they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Two recalls are on record for this year[3]. If you are shopping for one, look at the recall list above, and have a mechanic look over the engine and electrical system first.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Accent?
- Owners filed 70 complaints with NHTSA[1]. The largest groups are air bags[2] and engine[6]. See the problems section for the full list.
- Has the 2015 Hyundai Accent been recalled?
- Yes. The by-year facts show 2 recalls for this year[3]. The recalls section on this page lists them.
- Does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have engine trouble?
- Owners filed 20 complaints naming the engine group[6]. They describe stalling and engine failure while driving.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2015 Hyundai Accent?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
- Is the 2015 Hyundai Accent a reliable car?
- Complaints are only one signal and they are unverified[1]. See the problems and year comparison sections, then check the recalls before you buy.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Hyundai Accent
Compare all model years of the Hyundai Accent
Other Hyundai models from 2015
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 70 owner complaints on file for the 2015 Hyundai Accent (7 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 10 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 26 complaints name the air bags component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 8 injuries, median mileage at failure 66,794). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Accent model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Accent, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: overall 4 stars, frontal 4 stars, side 4 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 12.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 20 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 5 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 89,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 4 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 102,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 9 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 4 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 25,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the structure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 23V651, filed September 22, 2023: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit / Module . NHTSA recall database
- Recall 15V218, filed April 13, 2015: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Accent, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic (S6), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA Test Car List, 2015 Hyundai Accent with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 138 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCENT 4DR HATCHBACK GL/SE/GLS (auto): length 162 in, width 67 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 101 in, curb weight 2,555 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCENT 4DR HATCHBACK L/GL/GLS (manual): length 162 in, width 67 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 101 in, curb weight 2,489 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCENT 4DR SEDAN GL/SE/GLS (auto): length 172 in, width 68 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 101 in, curb weight 2,546 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCENT 4DR SEDAN L (manual): length 172 in, width 68 in, height 57 in, wheelbase 101 in, curb weight 2,480 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov