Hyundai · Accent · 2000
4
Recalls
92
Complaints
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Not Rated
The 2000 Hyundai Accent has 4 recalls and 92 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: power train (23 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2000 Hyundai Accent page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is power train with 23 reported complaints.
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CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).
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DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY THROTTLE OPENING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DURING EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW APPROXIMATELY -5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY), MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES CAN FREEZE AND BLOCK THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND HOSE. IF THE PCV HOSE FREEZES, COMBUSTION CHAMBER GASES ARE FORCED THROUGH THE BREATHER HOSE INTO THE AIR INTAKE HOSE AND THEN INTO THE THROTTLE BODY.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2001. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.
Remedy Status
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT AND WILL LUBRICATE THE NEW PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHERE IT CONTACTS THE DRIVE ARM.
HYUNDAI 5 SPEED SHUTS ITS ENGINE OFF AFTER 30 MINS OF DRIVING ON A FREEWAY AND HAZARDOUS TO DRIVER, THEN STEERING LOCKS UP AFTER ENGINE STOPS BUT CAR STILL ROLLS WITH ELECTRONICS STILL ON. *TR
MY CARS FUEL TANK IS NOW GIVING ME PROBLEMS. WHEN I PULL UP TO THE PUMP GET GAS THE CAR SAYS ITS EMPTY BUT WHEN FUELING THE CAR CONSTANTLY CLICKS SAYING ITS FULL. I HAVE TO KEEP TAKING THE PUMP IN AND OUT OF THE CAR TO RESEAL IT THEN TRY AGAIN AND AGAIN AND MOST TIMES AGAIN. WHE...
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MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BROKE. THE WHEEL BROKE ALONG THE BOTTOM OF ALL THE HOLES IN THE RIM. WE REPLACED THE RIM. ON 9/17/2011 THE DRIVER FRONT SIDE BROKE IN THE SAME WAY. *TT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHEN THE ENGINE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS NOT IN THE IGNITION AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEM...
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER 5MPH AND ABOVE, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HIM THAT HE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE ...
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. ALMOST TWO MONTHS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. ALL OF THE INDICATORS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED;...
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH IN A LIGHT, RAINY DRIZZLE, THE CONTACT HEARD A STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED. THE WIPERS FAILED TO OPERATE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT...
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BOTH REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE HANDLES ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THEY BOTH FAILED DURING NORMAL OPERATION.. THE LEFT SIDE CHILD LOCK IS ENGAGED AND WILL NOT WORK AT ALL. THIS DEFECT IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND THE MANUFACTURE IS REFUSING TO ACCEPT IT AS ...
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ON JUNE 17 2008 AT 445PM, MY DAUGHTER WAS RETURNING HOME FROM SCHOOL IN HER 2000 HYUNDAI ONJ THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY190 NORTH,SHE WAS INVOLVED IN A CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT,HER CAR REARENDED A VEHICLE,AND THE IMPACT TOTALED HER CAR. THE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY SHE WAS INJURED BRU...
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO ACTIVATE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DISCONNECTED AT THE BALL JOINT AND MOTOR. THE FAILURE IS IDE...
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The 2000 Hyundai Accent has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 92 owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Hyundai Accent.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2000 Hyundai Accent.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2000 Hyundai Accent are power train (23 reports), visibility (10 reports), air bags (9 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2000 Hyundai Accent. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.