2007 Hyundai Accent Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 48%of 88 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Hyundai Accent, 48% of the 88 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The airbag light came on. I have taken it to the dealer twice, they have cleaned around the sensor to make the light go off twice. They said that if it comes on again, they have to replace the entire passenger side seat. Dm scan code: b1448. They told me that if I don't get it fixed, the air bags will not deploy if there is a collision.”
NHTSA complaint #10703390, filed 2015-04, 96,000 miles“A car hit my 07 Hyundai Accent in a head on collision 5/6/11 when they lost control of their car while traveling north on I-275 and crossed over the center median into oncoming traffic traveling south bound on I-275 and hit me head on going about 40-50 MPH. None of my airbags deployed. I have severe to moderate injuries and my car has been totaled by insurance company.”
NHTSA complaint #10400043, filed 2011-05, 35,000 miles“There is a split in the passenger dash air bag, that has been getting bigger as time goes on. Took to dealer to get fixed. Will entail replacing airbag and costing a lot. We feel that it is the manufacturer responsibility to have this done not our. They disagree.”
NHTSA complaint #10505510, filed 2013-04, 44,020 miles“2007 Hyundai Accent, ran into ditch. My air bags did not come out I was seriously injured & the passenger with me was also. If the air bags would of came out I know we would of not have been hurt so bad. I have pictures & the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10317007, filed 2010-03, 40,000 miles“Same problem as others. Air bag warning stays lighted no matter what. Research shows that people are discovering that it's the passenger seat sensor and that the repair is $1000. They have recalled this same part on sonatas (same year) but not he accents. We're told that none of the air bags work if this light is on. Please help!”
NHTSA complaint #11032810, filed 2017-10, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11032523Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province…
- 11032522Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by…
- 10110930Mar 7, 2017The warranty coverage for the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor mat for 2006-2011MY Accent Vehicles has been extended to 15 years/unlimited mileage…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 17% |
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2018 | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 31% |
| 2016 | 30 | 29% |
| 2015 | 26 | 37% |
| 2014 | 11 | 14% |
| 2013 | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 | 17 | 11% |
| 2011 | 7 | 18% |
| 2010 | 10 | 11% |
| 2009 | 27 | 27% |
| 2008 | 34 | 34% |
| 2007 | 42 | 48% |
| 2006 | 23 | 53% |
| 2005 | 8 | 16% |
| 2004 | 10 | 30% |
| 2003 | 15 | 41% |
| 2002 | 15 | 11% |
| 2001 | 21 | 19% |
| 2000 | 11 | 12% |
| 1999 | 14 | 23% |
| 1998 | 5 | 11% |
| 1997 | 11 | 20% |
| 1996 | 21 | 21% |
| 1995 | 32 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2007 Hyundai Accent
16 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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