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2001 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

2 recalls and 112 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Hyundai Accent.

2
recalls
112
owner complaints
25
complaints mentioning a crash
4
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.

2001 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.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Aug 1, 2021 · Suspension

Repair shop did not perform alignment requested on 2001 Hyundai Accent. One reason was: "Cradle is rusted through" Similar recalls exist for Hyundai Elantra (similar design) and Sonata (engine cradle) for same model year. This represents a dangerous condition. Vehicle is operated in Wisconsin, where roads are salted…

Jun 12, 2020 · Structure · 141,351 miles

MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN APRIL 2020 MY 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE SUB FRAME HAS DECAYED UP TO WERE IT CONNECTS TO THE BODY UNDERNEATH.

May 15, 2015 · Structure · 93,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO NOTICED EXTENSIVE RUSTING ON THE BRAKE LINES AND WAS DETERIORATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS…

Jan 12, 2015 · Structure · 81,000 miles

BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND DRIVERS SIDE OF SUB FRAME COMPLETELY ROTTED OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2001-2003 ELANTRA AND TIBERON, YET NOT THE ACCENT? SOMEBODY ISN'T DOING THEIR JOB!!

Dec 27, 2013 · Suspension · 114,000 miles

FRONT SUB FRAME IS SEVERELY CORRODED BETWEEN DRIVERS LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUB FRAME MOUNT AT RADIATOR CORE SUPPORT. CORROSION HAS CREATED A HOLE ON EACH SIDE OF THE FRAME RAIL THAT WILL ALLOW FOR PASSAGE OF AN OBJECT SIMILAR IN SIZE TO A DECK OF CARDS. PASSENGER SIDE IS SIMILARLY CORRODED. FRONT SUB FRAME REPLACEMENT…

Accent model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 492162
2001 2112254
2002 1134262
2003 037121
2004 033112

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

Questions

Does the 2001 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 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 2001 Hyundai Accent?
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (21 complaints), followed by power train (21).
How many 2001 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?
25 of 112 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 20 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 1, 2021.