2003 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems
No recalls and 37 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Hyundai Accent.
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.
2003 Hyundai Accent recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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.
WHEN I START MY CAR THE AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHES OFF
THE PASSENGER SEATBELT AIRBAG SENSOR WIRE WAS CAUGHT AND CUT IN NORMAL USE OF THE CAR, WHILE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. WHEN I BROUGHT IT IN, THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND SO WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO A 3RD PARTY MECHANIC TO FIX IT. WHEN HE ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT PART THROUGH HYUNDAI, THE REPLACEMENT…
I WAS GETTING ON INTERSTATE 95 & THE CAR JERKED BACK THEN COMPLETELY STOPPED SHIFT IN INTO GEARS & HAS NO REVERSE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURED DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,763.
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 |
| 2006 | 3 | 43 | 2 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2012 Accent has the most complaints (153). All Hyundai Accent years →
Questions
- Does the 2003 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Hyundai Accent as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2003 Hyundai Accent?
- Owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (15 complaints), followed by power train (7).
- How many 2003 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 12 of 37 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 14 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 7, 2018.