2014 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 23%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Hyundai Accent, 23% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,450 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine 1st stopped 2 weeks ago at a red light. I say stopped because that is exactly what it did stop, no warning light or signal. It simply stopped. Had to get pushed off the road. Started after 15-20 min. Took it to mechanic, found nothing wrong. Sensors, gas, electric. I cant do nothing, no symptoms. 2nd time it stopped while driving. Still rolling, I guided the vehicle of the road. Started after 10-15min. 3rd time at a convenience store called the first mechanic he said to call him when it stopped again. He could use a portable gage while it was in the stopped state. …”
NHTSA complaint #11121779, filed 2018-08, 67,000 miles“For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and I’m unable to to move the steering wheel because it’s locked.”
NHTSA complaint #11679167, filed 2025-08“After seeing a mechanic the problem was a rod bearing connector failure which caused metal shavings to clog and restrict the oil flow, starting as a small knock and quickly turned into a loud horrible knock, power failure and ultimately my engine to seize. the same engine as the 2015-2016 Velosters recall, a 1.6L gamma gdi engine, the same exact issues and problems accrued and caused that’s specific model to recall, but I believe that many more models with this specific engine are faulty due to the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11588081, filed 2024-05“I was entering highway on entrance ramp there was a loud pop and I could see plumes of smoke coming from under the car, so I turned the ignition off on the car and pulled over to the shoulder, the brakes failed so I had to let it coast to a stop. Then I waited until I could safely exit the vehicle and did so quickly. I had the vehicle towed to a local shop, and they told me I should report it. There was no warning that it was about to happen and yes its available for inspection still sitting at the shop I had it towed to. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612925, filed 2024-09“I received a paper saying I had multiple recalls. Abs Fuel Replacement, Anti-Theft Ignition Protector & Decal Install, Anti-Theft Steering Wheel Locks.”
NHTSA complaint #11658277, filed 2025-05Related service bulletins
- 11038458Oct 8, 2026Some vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin outlines the combustion chamber cleaning procedure…
- 11038456Oct 7, 2026Certain vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines may exhibit higher-than-expected engine oil consumption. This bulletin provides the inspection and repair procedures…
- 10165455Aug 12, 2019If 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 related solenoid…
- 10058400Jun 1, 2015Hyundai: engine control module (ecm) software is updated on certain vehicles for canister purge valve (cpv) incorrect cpv flow, heavy acceleration in warm ambient temperature has…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 18% |
| 2021 | 4 | 25% |
| 2020 | 4 | 33% |
| 2019 | 19 | 61% |
| 2018 | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 | 23 | 34% |
| 2016 | 33 | 32% |
| 2015 | 20 | 29% |
| 2014 | 18 | 23% |
| 2013 | 35 | 25% |
| 2012 | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 6 | 7% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2014 Hyundai Accent
25 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology