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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2003 Hyundai Accent recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
37

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2003 Hyundai Accent

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component37

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
37Complaints filed
12Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
14Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags154111013
Power train719000
Fuel system38000
Gasoline38000
Engine and engine cooling38000
Electrical system38010
Suspension25000
Service brakes25000
Exterior lighting13000
Vehicle speed control13000
Steering13000
Seat belts13101
Hydraulic13000
Equipment13000
Structure13000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Air bags

    “When I start my car the air bag light flashes off”

    Filed 05/07/2018 · ODI 11092223
  • Air bags

    “The passenger seatbelt airbag sensor wire was caught and cut in normal use of the car, while it was under warranty.”

    Filed 04/11/2016 · ODI 10854886
  • Power train

    “I was getting on interstate 95 & the car jerked back then completely stopped shift in into gears & has no reverse.”

    Filed 12/10/2015 · ODI 10809504

Other Hyundai Accent model years

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2003 Hyundai Accent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2003 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2003 Hyundai Accent. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2003 Hyundai Accent?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 12 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 Hyundai Accent?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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