2014 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (25), Engine (19), Hydraulic (12).
Key takeaways
- 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 12 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 14 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 25 | 31% |
| Engine | 19 | 24% |
| Hydraulic | 12 | 15% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 14% |
| Steering | 8 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | 8% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% |
| Tires | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-10
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 was wrong with the camshaft timing. We brought it to a mechanic and found out the camshaft sprockets o...
Steering,service Brakes - filed 2026-03-10
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 blowout. The contact stated that the tie rod was replaced. The contact stated that a neighbor assist...
Engine - filed 2025-11-04
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 power. I was barely able to coast off the highway exit to a final stop on the feeder shoulder, in a des...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.