2002 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Hyundai Accent, and owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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1 safety recall for the 2002 Hyundai Accent
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Frame and members (structure)
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impact." during testing, the 3-door hatchback exceeded the performance criterion in the standard midway along the length of the windshield support pillar (a-pillar).
Remedy: Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners…
134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Hyundai Accent have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA; 26 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 29 injuries and 5 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,146 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Purchased car 2002 in Arizona. About 2009 when the check engine light came on and when filling the car with gas the pump would stop after less than .25 gallons pumped. It takes greater than 20 minutes”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 11, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
“All cars and trucks with yellow foggy headlamp lenses should be recalled ? When they were glass and only $ 5.00 they didn't turn yellow . That is a safety hazard not being able to see at nite. !! You”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 9, 2019 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 25–28 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 22–24 / 32–34 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5/1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Hyundai Accent model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Accent model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Hyundai Accent | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 Hyundai Accent | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Hyundai Accent | 5 | 142 |
| 1996 Hyundai Accent | 4 | 101 |
| 1997 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 55 |
| 1998 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 47 |
| 1999 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 61 |
| 2000 Hyundai Accent | 4 | 92 |
| 2001 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 112 |
| 2002 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 134 |
| 2003 Hyundai Accent | 0 | 37 |
| 2004 Hyundai Accent | 0 | 33 |
| 2005 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 49 |
| 2006 Hyundai Accent | 3 | 43 |
| 2007 Hyundai Accent | 3 | 88 |
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 101 |
| 2009 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 101 |
| 2010 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 87 |
| 2011 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 38 |
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 153 |
| 2013 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 141 |
| 2014 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 79 |
| 2015 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 70 |
| 2016 Hyundai Accent | 0 | 102 |
| 2017 Hyundai Accent | 0 | 68 |
| 2018 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 19 |
| 2019 Hyundai Accent | 1 | 31 |
| 2020 Hyundai Accent | 4 | 12 |
| 2021 Hyundai Accent | 4 | 16 |
| 2022 Hyundai Accent | 2 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2002 Hyundai Accent
How do I know if my 2002 Hyundai Accent has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Hyundai Accent; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V167000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Hyundai models
- Sonata16,085 complaints
- Elantra8,715 complaints
- Santa FE7,663 complaints
- Tucson6,287 complaints
- Palisade2,447 complaints
- Ioniq 51,339 complaints
- Veloster1,292 complaints
- Genesis1,244 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.