2015 Hyundai Accent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2015 Hyundai Accent has a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 71, ranking 6th worst out of 18 model years. NHTSA lists 70 complaints, 2 recalls, 7 crashes, and 11 fires, with airbags as the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 71/100
- #6 of 18 Accent years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 70
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- 1 Park Outside
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 11
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30.5
- 26.5 city / 36.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
Top 2015 Hyundai Accent problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags26 (37%)
- Engine21 (30%)
- Brakes17 (24%)
- Electrical System10 (14%)
- Other9 (13%)
- Structure & Body7 (10%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (7%)
- Fuel System2 (3%)
- Steering2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in frontal and side-impact crashes at speeds around 25 to 65 mph, sometimes with driver or passenger injuries.
- Owners linked non-deploying airbags to the Takata recall and reported the vehicle was totaled or heavily damaged after impact.
- Electrical faults in the front passenger door and window mechanism led to melted wiring and door fires, in one case with all electrical functions in the car failing at once.
- Engine compartment fires occurred without warning lights, including one case where the car caught fire while parked in a garage.
- Brake system smoke and under-hood flames were reported by owners waiting on parts for the 23V651000 brake recall repair.
2015 Hyundai Accent recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 15V218000Apr 13, 2015Airbags2,580 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
Risk: If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 129.
2015 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 36.5 MPG
- Combined
- 30.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,125
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2015 compared with other Accent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- It carries a Caution verdict, with a complaint index of 71 that ranks 6th worst among 18 Accent model years tracked. Airbags are the top complaint area, covering 37% of the 70 complaints filed with NHTSA.
- What is the main problem with the 2015 Hyundai Accent?
- Airbags are the top problem area, with 26 complaints, 7 crashes, and a median failure mileage of 66,794.5 miles, largely tied to non-deployment during collisions.
- Does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls: a 2015 airbag occupant detection system software recall and a 2023 brake hydraulic recall (23V651000) that also covers park-outside guidance due to fire risk.
- How does the 2015 Accent compare to other model years?
- With a complaint index of 71, the 2015 Accent ranks 6th worst of 18 years. Years like 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016 scored higher (worse), while 2018 through 2021 earned Best verdicts with much lower indexes.