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2020 HYUNDAI Accent
5 Recalls for 2020 HYUNDAI Accent
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
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| 2022-05-19 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| 2022-05-19 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Accent, 2021-2023 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed. |
| 2022-04-01 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment. Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 31, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 223. |
| 2022-02-09 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment. Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 25, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. |
| 2021-08-06 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, “Internal Trunk Release.” Remedy: Dealers will replace the trunk latch assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 208. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2020 HYUNDAI Accent
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| 2023-03-14 | power options (window/door/seat/roof) |
1 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2020 HYUNDAI Accent
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| 2020-10-24 |
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ODI Number: 11366144 |
0 Investigations for 2020 HYUNDAI Accent
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51 Service Alerts for 2020 HYUNDAI Accent
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-14 | 190000 TIRES
Effective June 2, 2008, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 (FMVSS 110) established a threshold for correcting load carrying capacity information indicated on tire placards when vehicle weight has been increased before retail sale Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2022-07-28 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain components of the engine intake system accordingly during engine short block or sub-assembly replacement. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-30 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-23 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-23 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-16 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message ⿿Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try again will appear on the radio screen. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-10 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-10-18 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
If a vehicle arrives at the dealership with the symptoms below, follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin to ensure that the shipping fuse is completely seated in the junction box. TPMS Lamp ON Trunk Open Warning Lamp ON wh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-09-29 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 20-21MY Accent (HC) vehicles may experience an illuminated warning light due to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) listed below. Perform the TCU update, and, if necessary, replace the IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission) to resolve t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-20 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 20-21MY Accent (HC) vehicles may experience an illuminated warning light due to Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) listed below. Perform the TCU update, and, if necessary, replace the IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission) to resolve Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-05-10 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-30 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the service procedure for engine connecting rod bearing clearance testing. Perform the procedure outlined in this bulletin to fulfill the Bearing Clearance Test inspection requirements to determine next required steps Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message ⿿Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try again will appear on the radio screen. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-23 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2021-03-10 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-19 | 190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-18 | 175100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-21 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When using Wireless CarPlay, the system may intermittently auto disconnect. When Wireless CarPlay is disconnected, a pop up message ⿿Phone Not Responding. Please reconnect it and try again will appear on the radio screen. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-21 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin describes the Wireless Android Auto and Wireless Apple CarPlay setup process for Display Audio Value (Non⿿Navigation) devices. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-30 | 030000 BRAKES (PWS)
This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-19 | 200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the ⿿Tire Balance Data Sheet must be fully completed including imbalance and Road For Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-11-18 | 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-17 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides the calibration procedure for the engine bearing clearance tester. The bearing clearance tester is already pre-calibrated, but additional calibration may be required due to variable shop compressor air pressure when t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-09 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD ⿿In Use Monitor Performance Ratio (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. This reporting is mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Boa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-09 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD ⿿In Use Monitor Performance Ratio (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2021MY vehicles at California dealers. This reporting is mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Boa Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-12-15 | 200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on wheel cleaning procedure and cleaning agent recommendations. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-10 | 012000 STEERING:COLUMN
This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-10 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-08-10 | 018100 STEERING:AUTOMATED/ADAPTIVE STEERING:MOTOR/ACTUATOR
This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to help disinfect and protect vehicle exterior/interior surfaces using recommended safe chemical products. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-23 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert – low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert – vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-23 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: A Battery SOC alert – low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. A 30 Day alert – vehicle has not started and reported an SOC in 30 days. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-07-14 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-07-14 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-07-14 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the la Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-06 | 190000 TIRES
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-05-06 | 200000 WHEELS
This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-09 | 010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-09-09 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-17 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-17 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-17 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
The automatic transmission warranty repair policy authorizes in-dealership repairs of the following components for both OEM (new) and remanufactured automatic transmissions: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-17 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information and procedures for collecting OBD ?In Use Monitor Performance Ratio? (IUMPR) data on certain 2019-2020MY vehicles at California dealers. This reporting is mandated by CARB (California Air Resources Board). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-17 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall te Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-12-17 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
If you are servicing a vehicle with a transmission slipping concern, follow the Service Procedure shown below and perform a stall test. This TSB provides a procedure to test each clutch in the transmission. If the vehicle fails the stall te Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-25 | 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a (Check Engine Light on) and one or more of the DTC listed below, follow the repair procedure and replace the input/output speed sensor and oil pressure harness. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-03-23 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin describes the general guidelines to disinfect and protect vehicle interior surfaces using certain safe chemical products. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-01-16 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connection conditions. 3. This bullet Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-01-02 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
This TSB provides a procedure to diagnose and repair a transaxle for the following Incorrect Ratio DTC (transaxle clutch slipping more than 200 rpm in gear). Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-01-03 | 010000 STEERING
This bulletin provides information regarding replacement of the column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) system as separate components. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-02-05 | 020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin describes the requirements for all wheel alignment and/or vehicle tracking claims and best practices when diagnosing and conducting alignment-related repairs for all models and model years. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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