2014 Hyundai Accent Service and Repair Manual
Every figure in the 2014 Hyundai Accent factory service and repair manual was written for this exact year, engine and trim, which means the specifications and tightening sequences you follow are the ones Hyundai published for this car — not approximations borrowed from an earlier or later Accent.
Engines covered
- 1.6L inline-four (97 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door sedan
- 4-door hatchback
Trims covered
- GL
- GLS
- GS
- L
- SE
Known issues on the 2014 Accent. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it covers the hydraulic antilock brake and traction control system: an engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Owners have filed 98 complaints for the year and Hyundai has issued 58 technical service bulletins.
From a brake-system inspection prompted by that fire recall to scheduled maintenance on the 1.6L four-cylinder, it keeps the procedure and the specification Hyundai wrote for the 2014 Accent in front of you.
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.
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Certain 2012 2017 model year Accent, 2012 2017 model year Azera, 2013 2018 model year Santa Fe Sport, 2013 2019 model year Santa Fe, and 2012 2017 model year Veloster vehicles may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and diagnostic
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classifica
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for the Occupant Classifica
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivers-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These infla
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driverside airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN),
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside th
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (HMA) that had alleged that certain 2011 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the Class Vehicles) contain design flaws, including the fai
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (HMA) that had alleged that certain 2011 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the Class Vehicles) contain design flaws, including the fai
Showing the 8 most recent of 73 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MY YOUNGER SISTER AND HER PASSENGER TURNED LEFT LEAVING THE HOSPITAL HEADED SOUTH BOUND ON NST TRAVELING THROUGH THE GREEN LIGHT A CAR COMING EAST BOUND CAME THROUGH THE RED LIGHT AND HIT MY CAR. BOTH CARS WENT SPINNING OUT AND THEN SHUT OFF. I WAS A CAR BEHIND THEM SO I JUMPED OUT OF MY OTHER CAR TO CHECK ON HER TO MAKE SURE THEY WERE OK. AFTER ASKING THAT I CALLED 911 MYSELF AND SOMEONE ELSE. WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AMBULANCE ARRIVED THEY CHECKED THEM OUT AND DETERMINED THAT MY SISTER NEE
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, another vehicle intersected her lane, causing her to steer to the right and crashed into another vehicle. No air bags were deployed and the front driver-side seat belt failed to retract, causing her to hit her right knee with the dashboard and her chest on the steering wheel. The contact was unable to lift her legs or hip and was taken to the emergency room where by ambulance and sought medical attention. The conta
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH INTO MEDIAN BARRIER ON A HIGHWAY. SPEED AT ABOUT 50 MPH, WITH A FRONT/SIDE IMPACT, AFTER SPINNING ON ICY ROADS.
The contact owns a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the steering wheel had become stiff. The contact attempted to make a turn and the vehicle continued straight and crashed into a ditch. The contact mentioned that she lost control of the vehicle during the incident. The air bags did not deploy. No warning light was illuminated. A police report was not filled. The vehicle was towed to a lot. The driver was injured in the back and neck. The contact received a
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 68-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE OWNER'S VEHICLE SPUN AROUND, CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER, FLIPPED OVER THREE TIMES, AND LANDED ON ALL FOUR TIRES; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION AND A COMPRESSED SPINE, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OTHER DRIVER FLED THE SCENE. THE VEHI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT EQUIPPED WITH GT RADIAL TIRES, TIRE LINE CHAMPIRO UHP 1 (N/A), AND TIRE SIZE 195/50/R16 (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT THEN HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND SWERVED AS THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED BACK
WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE IN PHOENIX AT NOON ON A DRY AND CLEAR DAY, TRAFFIC STOPPED ABRUPTLY. I REAR-ENDED A FULL SIZED PICKUP TRUCK. THE FRONT END WENT MOSTLY UNDER THE TRUCK, SHATTERED THE UPPER HALF OF THE BUMPER AND HEADLIGHTS, FOLDED THE HOOD IN HALF. THE WINDSHIELD WAS ALSO BROKEN. MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AND NO AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. THE POLICE REPORT ESTIMATED SPEED AT IMPACT TO BE 25 MPH BUT THERE WAS NOT AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION.
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. As a result, the contact's vehicle careened to the shoulder of the roadway and came to a complete stop after colliding with a barrier wall, completely compressing the rear of the vehicle. The air bags did deploy but failed to reach maximum inflation. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a t
TAKATA RECALL WHILE DRIVING THE CAR I WOULD NOTICE THAT THE STREERING WHEEL WOULD SWAY TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT INSTEAD OF BEING FIRMLY IT SEEMED AS IF IT WAS NOT STABLE ENOUGH. I WENT TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT, THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. IN NOVEMBER 2016 THERE WAS A CRASH FROM A DUI INDIVIDUAL AND THE CAR WAS TOTALED. FOR THE LEVEL OF IMPACT; ALL THE AIRBAGS ON THE LEFT SIDE SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. BUT, THEY DIDN'T. I DID FILE A COMPLAIN WITH THE CAR MANUFACTURER BUT, TH
AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF IN A SERIOUS CRASH. HIT A DITCH GOING 40MPH AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES*DT*DT
My son was in an accident he rear ended his friends car going about 30 mph. The car is totaled and the air bag never went off! He can’t remember if he hit his head or not he said he blacked out for a few mins. He sustained neck and back injuries and a concussion. He was wearing his seatbelt. None of the airbags went off
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR ONE MORNING I HIT A PATCH OF ICE GOING 35MPH IN A 40MPH ZONE. UPON HITTING THE ICE MY CAR SWERVED AND I OVERCORRECTED, CAUSING THE CAR TO JERK OFF OF THE ROAD AND FLIP ONTO ITS TOP, ALL WHILE TAKING OUT A TELEPHONE POLE IN THE PROCESS. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OTHER THAN THE CAR AND TELEPHONE POLE. HOWEVER, NOT A SINGLE AIRBAG IN THE 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT DEPLOYED DURING THE ACCIDENT. EVERY SINGLE ONE WAS INTACT WHEN THE CAR CEASED MOTION.
The contact's son owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. The contact stated that approximately 45 minutes later, a neighbor notified him that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that he observed fire emanating from the front engine compartment.
ON 12OCT2018 WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, I NOTICED A CHEMICAL SMELL COMING FROM MY CAR. WITHIN SECONDS, ALL OF THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I REALIZED THAT I HAD NO BRAKES AND THAT FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. UPON IMMEDIATELY EXITING THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE VEHICLE AND COMING OUT OF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. MY CAR BECAME TOTALLY ENGULFED AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. FIREFIGHTERS WERE UNAB
The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving, the drive stick shift failed to change gears from first gear. The drive stick shift became abnormally stuck when depressing the brake pedal and attempting to shift gears. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road with the assistance of the emergency brakes and noticed smoke. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle when it caught on fire under the front passenger side. The police and fire departments arri
Showing the 15 most serious of 80 complaints filed with NHTSA.
