2015 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2015 Hyundai Accent, and owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2015 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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Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module Park outside
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake…
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October…
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Air bags: frontal
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2015 Hyundai Accent have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,429 miles. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 radi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 17, 2026 · Electrical system
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 30, 2026 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2015 Hyundai Accent. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 30–31 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 26–27 / 36–37 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Hyundai Accent model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Accent model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 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 2015 Hyundai Accent
How do I know if my 2015 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2015 Hyundai Accent; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 15V218000).
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.