Recalls ·2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio

2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio; the most frequently affected component is structure — frame and members. Owners filed 144 complaints, most often about fuel system. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints144
Crashes reported4in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Fuel system15 · 38%
Gasoline14 · 35%
Suspension7 · 18%
Fuel/propulsion system7 · 18%
Power train4 · 10%
Latches/locks/linkages2 · 5%
Unknown or other2 · 5%
Service brakes1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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20134
20142
20155
20162
20172
20181
20192
20241

From owner complaints

2002 hyundai accent 2 dr sedan there is a dangerous problem where gas being pumped into the car is being rejected by the fuel system and spitting back out of the fuel pipe without triggering the gasoline pump shut off. The fuel has on many occasions spit back on the person filling the car with gasoline. Per the…

Fuel system · Dec 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

Having the vehicle stationary, i jacked it up to do some brake work in the front driver's side. The lower control arms (as well as various frame parts underneath) are extremely rusty. When lowering the vehicle using a floor jack (after doing the repair) the lower control broke. I feel very fortunate this happened in…

Suspension · Nov 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 hyundia accent. When the contact adds fuel to her vehicle it comes back out and spills onto the ground. In order to avoid the fuel spilling out of her vehicle it needs to be added in short intervals. The mechanic and a technician were unable to diagnose the defect. The failure mileage was…

Fuel system · Nov 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 hyundai accent. Whenever making turns the vehicle will slightly loose power. Also whenever the vehicle was shifted into reverse it would still move forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealership , and the technician concluded that the transmission needed to be replaced. The current…

Power train · Oct 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20004
20012
20021
20051

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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.

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