There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Hyundai Accent, but owners have filed 37 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Hyundai Accent problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | |
| Suspension | 2 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Air Bags › Frontal — 8
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
- Air Bags › Side/Window — 2
- Service Brakes, Air › Antilock — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Hyundai Accent complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 12,000 miles · reported Apr 11, 2016
The passenger seatbelt airbag sensor wire was caught and cut in normal use of the car, while it was under warranty. When I brought it in, they said that it was not covered under warranty, and so we have taken it to a 3rd party mechanic to fix it. When he ordered the replacement part through hyundai, the replacement part has alterations which fix the problem that caused the issue. So they know about the problem but won't fix it. When it is broken the car doesn't know that there is a passenger in the car and so the airbag would never go off.
Suspension · at 80,000 miles · reported Sep 16, 2015
The contact owns a 2003 hyundai accent. While driving 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm fractured due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the driver's side rear lower control arm fractured also, due to excessive corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 12/03/15
Air Bags · at 167,763 miles · reported Mar 17, 2014
The contact owns a 2003 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 167,763.
Power Train · at 60,000 miles · reported Apr 29, 2011
My car was driven under 70,000 miles when my transmission started going out. I was in the car with my one year old niece at the time leaving to go home. My car started violently thrusting forward with all of us in the car and was jerking violently. I thought we were going to get in an accident with the child in the car in march 2006. As we pulled on the freeway the car did the same thing for the first 10 miles and we were sure we were going to die. But I pulled off the road and let it cool down. When we arrived at my parents we serviced the vehicle which I think had to be towed and I was given…
Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Jan 20, 2011
The contact owns a 2003 hyundai accent gl (Na). The contact stated that while fueling the vehicle, the fuel shot back out. She had to constantly stop and restart pumping gas to avoid the failure. The failure began december 2010 and occurred every time the vehicle was fueled. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 112,937.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Hyundai Accent as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Hyundai Accent?
Owners report air bags problems most often (17 reports), followed by power train (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,000 miles.
Are Hyundai recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Hyundai dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.