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Owner report · 2015 model year

2015 Hyundai Accent

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2015 Hyundai Accent
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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Airbags & Restraints

Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 26 of 70 complaints (37%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 79 in 2014 to 70 in 2015.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
70
Recall campaigns
2
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,000–$2,100
Combined MPG
30–31

Complaints by model year

  1. 1422013
  2. 792014
  3. 702015
  4. 1032016
  5. 682017

Where owners report problems

  1. Airbags & Restraints26 (37%)
  2. Engine20 (29%)
  3. Brakes17 (24%)
  4. Electrical10 (14%)
  5. Other9 (13%)
  6. Body, Seats & Latches7 (10%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category20132014201520162017vs. 2015 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)1,950–2,0002,000–2,1002,000–2,1002,000–2,1002,000–2,100
Combined MPG31–3230–3130–3130–3130–31
City / Highway MPG28 / 3726–27 / 36–3726–27 / 36–3726–27 / 36–3726–27 / 36–37
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)276–285285–289285–295285–296282–295
Complaints filed142797010368Not compared
Recalls issued11200Not compared
Crash-involved complaints1612779Not compared
Fire-involved complaints991143Not compared
Injuries reported23141087Not compared
Deaths reported00000Not compared
Configurations compared22222

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Hyundai Accent have?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Hyundai Accent?

Airbags & Restraints: 26 of 70 NHTSA complaints (37%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Hyundai Accent get?

EPA rates it 30–31 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 Hyundai Accent?

EPA estimates $2,000–$2,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (S6)41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars26 mpg (low)36 mpg (low)30 mpg (low)$2,100 (high)295 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Manual 6-spd41.6LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars27 mpg (high)37 mpg (high)31 mpg (high)$2,000 (low)285 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine200510
Transmission & Drivetrain50000
Fuel System20000
Electrical101310
Brakes170620
Steering20000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires10000
Airbags & Restraints267080
Driver Assistance & Speed Control11010
Body, Seats & Latches70000
Visibility & Lighting00000
Other90400

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (2)

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

    Campaign 23V651000 · Sep 22, 2023

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Campaign 15V218000 · Apr 13, 2015

    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    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.