Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Hyundai Accent, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train15
- Air bags14
- Engine and engine cooling6
- Fuel system, gasoline5
- Visibility5
- Service brakes, hydraulic3
- Electrical system3
- Seat belts3
- Exterior lighting2
- Fuel system, other2
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 12 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 1999 Hyundai Accent failed the safety check 1.94% of the time — 10% more often than the average 1999 passenger car (1.76%). Median odometer at inspection: 110,713 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
39 cars built in 1999 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 192 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
80 1999 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.5–9.0 L/100 km (about 26–28 mpg US), CO₂ 196–207 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| Accent · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.3 | 7.3 | 9.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 1999 Hyundai Accent.
| 1999140 27 Jul 1999 | Powertrain On certain vehicles, the pressure control solenoid valve seals in the automatic transmission are not sufficiently elastic. This could result in automatic transm… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRESSURE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE SEALS DO NOT REMAIN SUFFICIENTLY ELASTIC, RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. THIS LEAKAGE CAN RESULT IN REDUCED PRESSURE APPLICATION TO THE CLUTCHES, BRAKE, AND KICKDOWN SERVO, ALLOWING THEM TO SLIP.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Hyundai told its dealers about the 1999 Hyundai Accent: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633884 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC GUIDE FOR CLIFFORD AND DEI SECURITY SYSTEM. *JG |
| 633870 | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG |
| 631420 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES LIST. *YH |
| 631408 | SUBJECT ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH OR DELAYED PARK REVERSE OR PARK DRIVE ENGAGEMENT. *YH |
| 618331 | SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT |
| 618056 | INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT |
| 614058 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TESTER I DESIGNED TO TROUBLESHOOT THE NEW GENERATION TRANSAXLE FOR ALL 2000 MODELS. *TT |
| 613467 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE THE SRS (AIRBAG) LIGHT ON AND DIAGNOSTIC CODE B1111 (BATTERY VOLTAGE -- HIGH) STORED; HEADLAMPS BECOMES VERY BRIGHT AND REUTNRS TO NORMAL AND / OR INOPERATIVE; DIAGNOSTIC CODE P0563 (SYSTEM VOLTAGE HIGH) STORED IN ECM. *TT |
| 6089279 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES FUEL PUMP CHECK CONNECTOR LOCATIONS FOR VARIOUS VEHICLES. *TT |
| 608143 | SOME VEHICLES EQUPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES MAY SLIP DURING DOWNSHIFT FROM 4TH - 2ND GEAR, SLIP DURING AN UPSHIFT FROM 2ND - 3RD OR 3RD - 4TH GEAR, SLIP WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND SLIP CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT ACCELERATE OR NOT MOVE. *TT |
| 607897 | INFORMATION REGARDING EXHUAST RESONATOR RINGING NOISE. *TT |
| 607524 | SUBJECT REGARDING CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 10247189 | This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services. |
| 10235566 | Hyundai applies a Paint Protection Film (PPF) on new vehicles before delivery to dealerships. It provides a barrier between the paint and contaminants, such as rail dust, acid rain, and industrial fallout. In rare cases, the paint can become clouded under the PPF. These spots are the result of moisture trapped between the PPF and the paint. |
| 10230904 | This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation. |
| 10217258 | 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. This limit is the lesser of 1.5% of GVWR or 100 pounds. If the total added weight exceeds the lesser of the limit, a label must be added to the driver-side B-pillar within 25mm (1 inch) of the original tire placard. |
| 10217251 | 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. |
| 10196546 | Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the vehicles owners manual. Use of other ATF may result in improper shift quality or other drivability conditions. Use of other DCT and IVT gear oil may result in reduced durability. Hyundai does not approve the use of any aftermarket ATF or gear oil additives. |
| 10190044 | 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. |
| 10190038 | This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures. |
| 10189989 | This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain vehicles listed below. |
| 10183963 | This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area. |
| 10183960 | 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 Force Variation (RFV) data. The Data Sheet can be found at the end of this bulletin. |
| 10178175 | 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 lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation. |
| 10176182 | This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for dealers and customers to maximize tire life and performance. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)