Recalls ·2001 Hyundai Accent/Brio

2001 Hyundai Accent/Brio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Hyundai Accent/Brio; the most frequently affected component is structure — frame and members. Owners filed 126 complaints, most often about suspension. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints126
Crashes reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Structure — Frame and membersCampaign 02V167000 · 25 Jun 2002

Problem: 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).

Risk: An occupant's head that contacts the a-pillar during a crash could experience an increased risk of a head injury as a result of this condition.

Remedy: Dealers will install new energy management brackets to support the a-pillar covers and increase the energy absorbing performance of the a-pillar in the relevant area. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

Vehicle speed controlCampaign 01V346000 · 06 Nov 2001

Problem: 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.

Risk: Moisture in the combustion chamber blowby gases may freeze inside the throttle body bore and throttle body idle speed control circuit resulting in the throttle valve not closing fully and a higher than normal idle speed when the accelerator pedal is released.

Remedy: Dealers will install a new, relocated pcv hose and will additionally install a heated throttle body on the 2000-2001 accents equipped with 1.5 liter engines that were produced through january 31, 2001. Owner notification began april 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.

What owners complain about

Share of the 35 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Suspension8 · 23%
Structure7 · 20%
Power train7 · 20%
Air bags5 · 14%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 9%
Visibility3 · 9%
Seat belts2 · 6%
Service brakes2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Front sub frame is severely corroded between drivers lower control arm and sub frame mount at radiator core support. Corrosion has created a hole on each side of the frame rail that will allow for passage of an object similar in size to a deck of cards. Passenger side is similarly corroded. Front sub frame replacement…

Suspension · Dec 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Both front seat belt buckles came undone while driving, also, the consumer noticed that they were unable to hear the clicking sound when snapping the latch plate into the buckle. Dealer was notified.*ak

Seat belts · Dec 2004 · NHTSA complaint record

Dt*: the contact stated while accelerating at various speeds, the engine hesitated, and stalled without warning. The vehicle was inspected by an independent repair shop, who determined the engine coils were worn and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.

Engine and engine cooling · Nov 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

Car would not reverse, and jerks when shifting from 2-3rd gear. Contacted dealer and was told transmission is completely shot, and must be replaced, at a cost of $2500. Found that when shifting from reverse to drive prior car would jolt. *jb

Power train · Jun 2005 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.