2001 Hyundai Accent Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 112 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Hyundai Accent, 4% of the 112 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,750 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Went on a trip out of the state. I noticed that I wasn't getting my normal mileage. I filled my gas tank when I arrived at my destination and parked; after an hour, I noticed that a river of gasoline was coming from my tank. After being parked two days, I had lost over 2 1/2 gallons of gas, and noted a distinct burning smell coming from my exhaust pipe during my drive home. I am in the process of arranging for an appointment with my dealer in order to have the gas tank replaced or repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10065967, filed 2004-04, 52,500 miles“My car engine will rev up on its own when in neutral (I have a manual transmission) the engine revs up then idles low as if it is going to stall. I have taken it into the dealership 4 times, and they have replaced the coil pack, spark plugs, and a sensor... Still the problem persists. Every time I take my car in they tell me that my spark plugs are misfiring and that I need to have them replaced and because they are a wear item and it's going to cost me. I can't afford to have it done in the dealership so I did a home repair and replaced them myself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10042969, filed 2003-10, 25,000 miles“Engine check light is coming and whenever I fillup gas the car takes too much time to start but once its on raod it runs fine and again when I fillup the gas the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #756753, filed 2002-01“Gas was leaking from tank to the inside of the car under the back seat around the plate that covers the fuel pump. Gas pooled underneath the the back seat on passenger side. When seat was removed the foam on the underneath side was saturated with gas and from the top of the seat you could put pressure on the seat and gas would literally leak out of the seat. The week before our grandchildren were in the back seat and we all were complaining of headaches. The smell is still there after 2 attempt of the car dealership spraying it and ordering a new back seat. …”
NHTSA complaint #750996, filed 2001-08“Engine check light keeps coming on, 3 times it stayed on, and once every week it flickered. . Dealer has replaced fuelpump, spark plugs and spark plug wire. Dealer has not been able to remedy. Told consumer not to worry about it.”
NHTSA complaint #883997, filed 2001-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 1 | 3% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 4 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 4% |
| 2015 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 12 | 8% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 3% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 25 | 19% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 11% |
| 1998 | 11 | 23% |
| 1997 | 3 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Hyundai Accent
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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