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2015 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

71/100

#6 most-complained of 18 Accent years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2015 Hyundai Accent has 70 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 71 out of 100 — #6 highest of 18 Accent model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is airbags (26 complaints, 37% of the total). Complaints report 7 crashes, 11 fires, and 10 injuries.

Complaints
70
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
7 / 11
Injuries / deaths
10 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30.5
26.5 city / 36.5 hwy

Top 2015 Hyundai Accent problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags26 (37%)
  2. Engine21 (30%)
  3. Brakes17 (24%)
  4. Electrical System10 (14%)
  5. Other9 (13%)
  6. Structure & Body7 (10%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain5 (7%)
  8. Fuel System2 (3%)
  9. Steering2 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (1%)
2015 Hyundai Accent complaints: complaints filed per quarter92015 Q22017 Q22019 Q22020 Q42022 Q22023 Q32025 Q4
100 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2018 Q2 (9).

2015 Hyundai Accent recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid100141131.5
2014Avoid8879130.5
2015Caution7170230.5
2016Avoid76100030.5
2017Caution5368030.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Hyundai Accent a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Hyundai Accent ranks #6 of 18 among Accent model years (Complaint Index 71/100, verdict: Caution). It has 70 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Hyundai Accent?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (26 complaints), engine (21 complaints), and brakes (17 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 61,795 miles.
Does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Hyundai Accent, most recently reported 2023, covering brakes and airbags.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Hyundai Accent?
EPA rates the 2015 Hyundai Accent at 30.5 MPG combined (26.5 city / 36.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,125. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.