Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2000 Hyundai Accent, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train28
- Engine and engine cooling11
- Visibility11
- Air bags11
- Vehicle speed control8
- Electrical system8
- Service brakes, hydraulic7
- Structure5
- Seat belts5
- Latches/locks/linkages3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2000 Hyundai Accent failed the safety check 2.72% of the time — 46% more often than the average 2000 passenger car (1.86%). Median odometer at inspection: 102,199 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Engines
The most common engines in 2000 Hyundai Accent cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 petrol (66 kW, 89 hp) and 1.3 petrol (63 kW, 84 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 66 kW 89 hp | 49 |
| 1.3 petrol | 63 kW 84 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
72 first registered in 2000 are on Dutch roads; 3% arrived later as imports.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde30
- Band onvoldoende profiel28
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld22
- Overmatige vloeistoflekkage overige vloeistoffen19
- Licht- donkerscheiding dimlicht onduidelijk18
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af17
- Remleiding door corrosie aangetast16
- Band beschadigd15
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
57 cars built in 2000 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 207 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
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 127 of these cars first registered in 2000 took their annual MOT test. 54% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2000 the figure was 61%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 2000 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 22.8% | 12.8% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 18.1% | 17.7% |
| Visibility | 16.5% | 7.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 14.2% | 9.6% |
| Suspension | 12.6% | 14.3% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.2% | 7.7% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
76 2000 cars are on the New Zealand register; 5% arrived as used imports, 89% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.6–9.1 L/100 km (about 26–27 mpg US), CO₂ 198–209 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 10.5 | 7.3 | 9.1 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2000 Hyundai Accent.
| 2000113 28 Apr 2000 | Visual System Certain vehicles have an insufficient amount of lubrication between the windshield wiper motor drive arm pivot and the wiper linkage dust cover that may bind an… |
| 2000114 28 Apr 2000 | Fuel System On certain vehicles, driving for extended periods in extremely cold ambient temperatures can cause moisture to freeze inside the throttle body idle speed contro… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH DAKOTA, VERMONT, WISCONSIN, AND WYOMING. WHILE DRIVING AT A STEADY THROTTLE OPENING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DURING EXTREMELY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES (BELOW APPROXIMATELY -5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH HIGH HUMIDITY), MOISTURE IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER BLOWBY GASES CAN FREEZE AND BLOCK THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND HOSE. IF THE PCV HOSE FREEZES, COMBUSTION CHAMBER GASES ARE FORCED THROUGH THE BREATHER HOSE INTO THE AIR INTAKE HOSE AND THEN INTO THE THROTTLE BODY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PROTECTIVE RUBBER BOOT WHICH COVERS THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DRIVE ARM AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRAG LINK CAN STICK TO THE SURFACE OF THE DRIVE ARM. IF THE RUBBER BOOT STICKS AND THE WIPER MOTOR IS TURNED ON, BINDING OF THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE DRIVE ARM AND DRAG LINK RESULTS, CAUSING THE BALL JOINT CONNECTION TO DISENGAGE.
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 2000 Hyundai Accent: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 633916 | SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0722 - PULSE GENERATOR - B INSPECTION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS. *JG |
| 633870 | AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PULSE GENERATOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0717 AND P0722 - REVISED. *JG |
| 633849 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE BELLHOUSING COVER. *JG |
| 633832 | SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING TO IMPROVE ACCELERATION AFTER AN INITIAL COLD START. *JG |
| 633787 | SUBJECT REGARDING AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HARSH AND/OR DELAYED SHIFTS. *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 |
| 623042 | INFORMATION REGARDING CRANK-NO-START CAUSED BY SHORT IN THE MAIN HARNESS FOR DASH FUSE #5 CIRCUIT. *YH |
| 622964 | SUBJECT ON REGARDING ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR POOR ACCELERATION CONDITION. *YH |
| 622957 | INFORMATION REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR RESISTANCE CHECK. *YH |
| 622737 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE VERY INTERMITTENT CRANK-NO-START; THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT LIGHT UP AS NORMALLY IS DOES; THE HI-SCAN PRO CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. *TT |
| 622732 | SUBJECT REGARDING SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION FOR IDLE SPEED ACTUATOR RESISTANCE CHECK. *YH |
| 618332 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE MOUNTING BUSHINGS FITTED TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER. *TT |
| 618331 | SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSAXLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT |
| 618330 | SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT FEEL IMPROVEMENT - SERVICE KIT PARTS. *TT |
| 618326 | SUBJECT REGARDING (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) DTC DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART FOR P1611 AND P1613. *TT |
| 618321 | SUBJECT REGRDING DIAGNOSING TPS RELATED CODES SHOP MANUAL CORRECTION. *TT |
| 618056 | INFORMATION ON PERFORMING A TEST DRIVE FOR TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY. *TT |
| 615616 | THIS REVISED BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE REPAIR FOR A RATTLE OR CREAK NOISE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DOOR HINGE AREAS. THE NOISE MAY OCCUR ON ALL FOUR DOORS. *TT |
| 615610 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY. *TT |
| 615608 | THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE REPAIR FOR A RATTLE OR CREAK NOISE HEARD INSIDE THE VEHICLE FROM THE DOOR HINGE AREAS. *TT |
| 614058 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE TESTER I DESIGNED TO TROUBLESHOOT THE NEW GENERATION TRANSAXLE FOR ALL 2000 MODELS. *TT |
| 613471 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES UPDATED INFORMATION AND CORRECTIONS TO THE 2000MY ACCENT AIR CONDITIONER KIT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT |
| 610573 | INFORMATION ON REVERSING THE WIRES IN THE SPOILER EXTENSION WIRE HARNESS TO MATCH THE VOLTAGE POLARITY OF THE LIGHT EMITTING DIODES (LEDS) IN THE SPOILER BRAKE LIGHT. FAILURES TO REVERSE THE WIRES WILL RESULT IN AN INOPERABLE SPOILER BRAKE LIGHT. *TT |
| 6089279 | THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES FUEL PUMP CHECK CONNECTOR LOCATIONS FOR VARIOUS VEHICLES. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)