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2004 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Complaints & Specs

No safety recalls list the 2004 Hyundai Accent, and owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

0
safety recalls
33
owner complaints to NHTSA
11 / 2
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 2004 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.

33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Hyundai Accent have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 15 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 39,607 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Sudden acceleration of vehicle while driving on road at regular speed. This has happened now for the third time since october 2017. The latest incident on 4/23/2018.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 23, 2018 · Vehicle speed control

“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 hyundai accent. While driving 35 MPH, a severe vibration was felt from the rear wheels. The contact pulled the vehicle over and observed that the rear control arm was sever”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 15, 2016 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 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 2004 Hyundai Accent

How do I know if my 2004 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.