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2003 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2003 Hyundai Accent, and owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
37
owner complaints to NHTSA
12 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
26–28
MPG combined (EPA)

No safety recalls on record

NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2003 Hyundai Accent. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.

37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Hyundai Accent have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA; 12 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 14 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 43,731 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“When i start my car the air bag light flashes off”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 7, 2018 · Air bags

“The passenger seatbelt AIRBAG sensor wire was caught and cut in normal use of the car, while it was under warranty. When i brought it in, they said that it was not covered under warranty, and so we ha”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 11, 2016 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Hyundai Accent/Brio. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined26–28 mpg
City / Highway23–25 / 30–33
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.5/1.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic 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 yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Hyundai Accent02
1993 Hyundai Accent01
1995 Hyundai Accent5142
1996 Hyundai Accent4101
1997 Hyundai Accent255
1998 Hyundai Accent147
1999 Hyundai Accent161
2000 Hyundai Accent492
2001 Hyundai Accent2112
2002 Hyundai Accent1134
2003 Hyundai Accent037
2004 Hyundai Accent033
2005 Hyundai Accent149
2006 Hyundai Accent343
2007 Hyundai Accent388
2008 Hyundai Accent1101
2009 Hyundai Accent2101
2010 Hyundai Accent187
2011 Hyundai Accent138
2012 Hyundai Accent2153
2013 Hyundai Accent1141
2014 Hyundai Accent179
2015 Hyundai Accent270
2016 Hyundai Accent0102
2017 Hyundai Accent068
2018 Hyundai Accent119
2019 Hyundai Accent131
2020 Hyundai Accent412
2021 Hyundai Accent416
2022 Hyundai Accent217

Checking a specific 2003 Hyundai Accent

How do I know if my 2003 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.

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.

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

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.