2015 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (26), Engine (20), Service Brakes (12).
Key takeaways
- 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 11 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 | 37% |
| Engine | 20 | 29% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 13% |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 10% |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% |
| Structure | 5 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 3% |
| Seats | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-17
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 center console. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact stated that fire odor was like an electri...
Service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-04-30
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 could jump out of the car.
Air Bags - filed 2026-02-04
My air bag “off” light comes on and then off again.
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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.