Does the 2005 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on July 21, 2009 (Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (15 complaints), followed by power train (13).

How many 2005 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 49 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

1 recall and 49 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 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.

2005 Hyundai Accent recalls

Exterior lighting

NHTSA campaign 09V280000 · reported July 21, 2009 · HYUNDAI CARIBBEAN-PUERTO RICO · 3,011 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai is recalling 3,011 model year 2005-2007 elantra, tucson, sonata, azera and accent vehicles. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause the brake lights to remain illuminated when the brake pedal is released. A defective stop lamp switch may also affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature so the transmission would not be able to be shift out of the "park" position. It may also cause the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate, and it may not deactivate the cruise control when the brake pedal is depressed.
The risk: Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the stop lamp switch free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2009. Owners may contact hyundai of puerto rico customer service at 1-787-999-4310.

Most reported problems

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

Exterior lighting15
Power train13
Air bags8
Electrical system7
Service brakes7
Latches/locks/linkages3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Wheels3
Engine and engine cooling2
Steering2

What owners report

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

Mar 15, 2022 · Latches/locks/linkages · 14,453 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the doors could no longer be opened from inside the vehicle. The contact had to roll down the windows in order to let herself out of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or…

May 27, 2021 · Exterior lighting · 147,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, a vehicle nearby informed the contact that the rear driver’s and passenger’s side brake lights were inoperable. The contact continued driving to the residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who…

Sep 16, 2019 · Steering · 150 miles
FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES IT DOES IT THEN IT STOPS AND ACTS NORMAL THEN IT DOES IT AGAIN MEANWHILE IM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STERRING WHEEL I HAD IT CHECKED A COUPLE TIMES AND EVERYTHING SEEMS FINE IT HAS FLUIDS BUT IT GETS STUCK WHILE IM DRIVING AND NOT ABLE TO MOVE…

Sep 16, 2019 · Steering · 150 miles · crash reported
TAKATA RECALL.. FOR SOME REASON MY BRAKE LIGHTS TURN ON WITHOUT ME PRESSING THE BRAKES EVERYTIME THAT HAPPENS MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS ON ME IVE HAD TO CHANGE MY DISK AND CALIBER ON MY CAR IN ONLY A WEEK 3 TIMES BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON ITS BEEN SCRATCHING MY BRAKES AND ROTORS AND IT MESSED UP A BRAND NEW ROTORS AND…

Apr 29, 2019 · Electrical system
RECEIVE AN RECALL ON MY VEHICLE CONCERNING BRAKES LIGHTS, BUT I BOUGHT THE CAR ON THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 2007 AND THE DEALER NO LONGER EXIST. WHAT CAN I DO IN SUCH A CASE TO CORRECT THE DEFAULT.

Accent model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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
2007	3	88	11	1
2008	1	101	11	1

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

Questions

Does the 2005 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on July 21, 2009 (Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Hyundai Accent?: Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is exterior lighting (15 complaints), followed by power train (13).
How many 2005 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 49 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 15, 2022.