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2006 Hyundai Accent Problems

Complaints
43filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
61,000miles, 39 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Hyundai Accent (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2006 Hyundai Accent. The part named most often is air bags, with 23 complaints (53% of the total), followed by visibility (11) and brakes (3). 39 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 61,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 37 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Visibility complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Body and structure (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “Got the car when my mom died in 2015. She received a recall on the air bags but when I took it down to get it fixed the guy told me and my daughter in law that I was a week too late to get it fixed and that I would have to pay for it now if I wanted it fixed. I don't have the card that was mailed anymore but how is this safe for me, my family and friends?”

NHTSA complaint #11352669, filed 2020-09, 67,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Driving during normal conditions at 45 MPH, for no reason the drivers side sun visor dropped down and impaired my vision. I pulled over to the side of the road and try to return it to its normal position with no success. I have tried velcro and tape but it will not stay up. It is serious driving hazard, and judging by forums on the internet, many, many people are affected by it. Hyundai should do a recall and have the issue fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10689547, filed 2015-02, 97,850 miles

Brakes: “I have a 2006 Hyundai Accent. The brake light switch has gone out on my vehicle. This is actually the 2nd time this has happened. It went out the first time in the 2007 or 2008 time frame. I had it replace under warranty. About a week ago the brake light switch went out again. When I went onto pepboys website and put my car information in the alert of a brake light switch recall came up. I contact Hyundai to see if my car would qualify for the recall since my switch has failed and is a 2006 model. They claim my car does not meet the recall list. …”

NHTSA complaint #10553956, filed 2013-11, 130,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “The brake/stop lamp switch has failed again. The switch was replaced in 2009 under the first recall issued for this problem. Another recall occurred in april of 2013, for select 2006 Hyundai accents. Mine was not covered in this second recall. The switch has failed again and I believe this should have been included in the second recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10652412, filed 2014-11, 86,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 39 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 86,000 miles.

15%0–108%10–2515%25–5026%50–7521%75–10013%100–1503%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (39 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 61,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Hyundai Accent. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Accent · sedan FWDnot rated5 / 5———

Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Hyundai Accent version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Accent FWD1.6L 4-cyl5-speed manual273229$2,300
Accent FWD1.6L 4-cyl4-speed automatic253328$2,400

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Hyundai Accent → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 37 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 37 bulletins →

Other model years of the Hyundai Accent

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022173502436—Rising
202116—4436—Stable
20201234,2504436—Not enough data
20193154,5001—324 · FewerRising
2018199991—32—Stable
20176851,000043136 · TypicalStable
201610250,000043149 · TypicalFalling
20157061,794243154 · TypicalStable
20147976,000143130 · FewerRising
201314245,000143273 · MoreRising
201215360,000243287 · MoreStable
20113845,0001—3014 · FewerRising
20108760,0001—3052 · TypicalFalling
200910171,0002—2966 · MoreFalling
200810149,6001—2950 · TypicalStable
20078865,0333—29Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20064361,0003—29Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20054960,0001—27Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20043336,0000—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20033735,0000—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200213443,4001—27Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200111252,5002—27Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20009261,0004—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19996174,9921—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19984766,0001—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19975569,4502—28Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199610186,2504—27Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199514271,7255—28Not compared (before 2008)Rising

All Hyundai Accent model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2006 Hyundai Accent as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Hyundai Accent is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 23 complaints (53% of the total), followed by visibility with 11.

Has the 2006 Hyundai Accent been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Hyundai Accent get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Hyundai Accent (Accent, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 27 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Hyundai Accent reported?

Among the 39 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 61,000 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 86,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.