2014 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 27 brake complaints for the 2014 Hyundai Accent, 34% of all 79 complaints filed for the year, with 5 fires reported. A related recall (23V651000) covers the hydraulic brake system, with owners advised to park outside pending repair.
- Brakes complaints
- 27
- 34% of 79
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 5
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 47,501 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Brakes reportedly become inoperable or partially fail at highway speed, sometimes accompanied by smoke or a loud pop from under the vehicle.
- ABS warning light illuminates, sometimes persisting even after the recall repair for campaign 23V651000 was completed.
- Owners report the brake pedal must be pushed to the floor before the vehicle slows down, in one case traced to worn rear brake pads and rotors.
- Electronic stability control, ABS, airbag, and parking brake warning lights reportedly cycle on and off together, with one case noted around 7,500 miles and another around 7,900 miles.
- Several owners describe long waits for the recall part to become available, with the failure not yet experienced but the repair still pending.
- One owner reported engine leak stains and smoke with no remedy yet available for the ABS sensor.
When 2014 Hyundai Accent brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 12, 2015, latest Mar 10, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2014 Hyundai Accent
- NHTSA 23V651000Sep 22, 2023Brakes1,649,478 vehiclesPark Outside
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024 through October 11, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 251.
Brakes complaints by Accent model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2014 Hyundai Accent have?
- NHTSA lists 27 brake-related complaints for the 2014 Accent, which is 34% of the 79 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2014 Hyundai Accent?
- Yes. Recall 23V651000 covers the hydraulic service brake system on several Hyundai models including the 2012-2015 Accent. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the repair is done.
- Did the 2014 Accent brake problems cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes but 5 fires linked to brake complaints for the 2014 Accent, with 0 injuries reported.
- At what mileage do 2014 Accent brake problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2014 Accent is 47,501 miles, according to NHTSA data.
- Is the 2014 Accent worse for brake complaints than other years?
- Yes, relative to other Accent model years. The 2014 model's 34% share of complaints tied to brakes is higher than most other years listed, including 2013 at 32% and 2015 at 24%.