Does the 2000 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on June 25, 2002 (Structure: frame and members). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (28 complaints), followed by air bags (11).

How many 2000 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?

16 of 92 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

4 recalls and 92 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Hyundai Accent.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2000 Hyundai Accent recalls

Structure: frame and members

NHTSA campaign 02V167000 · reported June 25, 2002 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 67,565 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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).
The risk: An occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.
The fix: 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 who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 01V346000 · reported November 6, 2001 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 49,371 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 1.5 liter or 1.6 liter engines that were originally sold in or currently registered in the states of alaska, colorado, idaho, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, montana, north dakota, nebraska, new hampshire, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, south dakota, vermont, wisconsin, and wyoming. While driving at a steady throttle opening for an extended period of time during extremely cold ambient temperatures (below approximately -5 degrees fahrenheit with high humidity), moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases can freeze and block the positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and hose. If the pcv hose freezes, combustion chamber gases are forced through the breather hose into the air intake hose and then into the throttle body.
The risk: Moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases may freeze inside the throttle body bore and throttle body idle speed control circuit resulting in the throttle valve not closing fully and a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
The fix: Dealers will install a new, relocated pcv hose and will additionally install a heated throttle body on the 2000-2001 accents equipped with 1.5 liter engines that were produced through january 31, 2001. Owner notification began april 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages

NHTSA campaign 00V096001 · reported July 7, 2000 · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · 400 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.
The risk: If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
The fix: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages

NHTSA campaign 00V096000 · reported March 28, 2000 · HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY · 16,264 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The protective rubber boot which covers the ball joint connection between the windshield wiper motor drive arm and the windshield wiper drag link can stick to the surface of the drive arm. If the rubber boot sticks and the wiper motor is turned on, binding of the interface between the drive arm and drag link results, causing the ball joint connection to disengage.
The risk: If the connection disengages, the windshield wipers are inoperative. Inoperative windshield wipers can contribute to reduced visibility during inclement weather.
The fix: Dealers will replace the protective rubber boot and will lubricate the new protective rubber boot where it contacts the drive arm.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Power train28
Air bags11
Engine and engine cooling11
Visibility11
Electrical system8
Vehicle speed control8
Service brakes, hydraulic7
Seat belts5
Structure5
Fuel system, gasoline3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Dec 1, 2016 · Electrical system · 1,188,000 miles
HYUNDAI 5 SPEED SHUTS ITS ENGINE OFF AFTER 30 MINS OF DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AND HAZARDOUS TO DRIVER, THEN STEERING LOCKS UP AFTER ENGINE STOPS BUT CAR STILL ROLLS WITH ELECTRONICS STILL ON.

Jun 3, 2013 · Fuel/propulsion system · 65,000 miles
MY CARS FUEL TANK IS NOW GIVING ME PROBLEMS. WHEN I PULL UP TO THE PUMP GET GAS THE CAR SAYS ITS EMPTY BUT WHEN FUELING THE CAR CONSTANTLY CLICKS SAYING ITS FULL. I HAVE TO KEEP TAKING THE PUMP IN AND OUT OF THE CAR TO RESEAL IT THEN TRY AGAIN AND AGAIN AND MOST TIMES AGAIN. WHEN THE GAS ATTENDANTS SEE WHAT CAR I OWN…

Sep 18, 2011 · Wheels · 179,000 miles
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE. THE WHEEL BROKE ALONG THE BOTTOM OF ALL THE HOLES IN THE RIM. WE REPLACED THE RIM. ON 9/17/2011 THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE BROKE IN THE SAME WAY.

May 2, 2011 · Electrical system · 76,126 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHEN THE ENGINE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO INSERT THE KEY INTO THE…

Apr 14, 2011 · Visibility · 181,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER 5MPH AND ABOVE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER AND A…

Accent model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	4	92	16	2
2001	2	112	25	4
2002	1	134	26	2
2003	0	37	12	1

Across all years, the 2012 Accent has the most complaints (153). All Hyundai Accent years →

Questions

Does the 2000 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2000 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on June 25, 2002 (Structure: frame and members). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Hyundai Accent?: Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (28 complaints), followed by air bags (11).
How many 2000 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?: 16 of 92 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 1, 2016.