Does the 2002 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (24 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (17).

How many 2002 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?

26 of 134 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 29 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2002 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

1 recall and 134 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Hyundai Accent.

recalls

134

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.

2002 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.

Most reported problems

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

Power train24
Fuel system, gasoline17
Air bags15
Service brakes, hydraulic13
Engine and engine cooling12
Vehicle speed control12
Fuel/propulsion system7
Suspension7
Tires6
Visibility6

What owners report

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

Aug 11, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
Purchased car 2002 in Arizona. About 2009 when the check engine light came on and when filling the car with gas the pump would stop after less than .25 gallons pumped. It takes greater than 20 minutes to fill the tank and many times the auto shut off fails and I end up being sprayed gasoline. This is a personal safety…

Sep 9, 2019 · Unknown or other · 3 miles
ALL CARS AND TRUCKS WITH YELLOW FOGGY HEADLAMP LENSES SHOULD BE RECALLED ? WHEN THEY WERE GLASS AND ONLY $ 5.00 THEY DIDN'T TURN YELLOW . THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE AT NITE. !! YOU PEOPLE ARE NOT DOING YOUR JOB KEEPING US SAFE!

Mar 4, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 67,000 miles
I GOT THIS CAR IN 2015 AND IT KEEP FAILING THE STATE OF OHIO VECHICLE INSPECTION E-CHECK TEST AND THE SAME CODE KEEPS COMING UP..... P1401..... WHY... IT FAIL ON JAN 16,2019 AND IN 2017 JAN.19.17 I SPENT $398.52 AND HAD GAS TANK FILLER NECK AND CANISTER VENTVALVE REPLACE.....AND AGAIN SAME CODE 2019 "P1401..HELP THKS…

Apr 26, 2018 · Child seat · crash reported
I AM A POLICE OFFICER, CRASH RECONSTRUCTIONIST, AND CHILD SEAT TECHNICIAN. I WAS INVOLVED IN INVESTIGATING A SERIOUS INJURY CRASH IN WHICH A CHILD WAS IN A DOREL JUVENILE GROUP, SCENERA NEXT CONVERTIBLE SEAT. THE SEAT BROKE AND FAILED TO MAINTAIN ITS INTEGRITY. THERE WAS A VERY LARGE CRACK DOWN THE SIDE FRAME, AND THE…

Nov 25, 2017 · Suspension · 84,000 miles
HAVING THE VEHICLE STATIONARY, I JACKED IT UP TO DO SOME BRAKE WORK IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS (AS WELL AS VARIOUS FRAME PARTS UNDERNEATH) ARE EXTREMELY RUSTY. WHEN LOWERING THE VEHICLE USING A FLOOR JACK (AFTER DOING THE REPAIR) THE LOWER CONTROL BROKE. I FEEL VERY FORTUNATE THIS HAPPENED IN…

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
2004	0	33	11	2
2005	1	49	9	3

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

Questions

Does the 2002 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Hyundai Accent?: Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (24 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (17).
How many 2002 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?: 26 of 134 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 29 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 11, 2024.