How many recalls does the 2006 Hyundai Accent have?

The 2006 Hyundai Accent has 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2006 Hyundai Accent has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2006 Hyundai Accent?

Of 49 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2006 Hyundai Accent Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Hyundai Accent has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,247,980 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 49 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 13V113000 2013-04-01 1,712,336 affected

Defect

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. …

Consequence

Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional…

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 09V280000 2009-07-21 3,011 affected

Defect

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE…

Consequence

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HYUNDAI OF PUERTO RICO CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-787-999-4310.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 09V122000 2009-04-15 532,633 affected

Defect

HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 532,633 MY 2006-2007 ACCENT, ENTOURAGE, SONATA, MY 2007 AZERA, ELANTRA AND SANTA FE, MY 2005-2007 TUCSON AND MY 2007-2008 VERACRUZ VEHICLES. THE STOP LAMP SWITCH IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE…

Consequence

ANY OF THESE MALFUNCTIONS, ALONE OR IN COMBINATION, MAY LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE HYUNDAI CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-633-5151.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

VISIBILITY/WIPER

VISIBILITY

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Total complaints49

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Airbag light is on. Hyundai issued an extended warranty for the occupant classification system. The dealer will not determine the cause of the issue without a diagnostic fee. This is a safety issue and should be a recall so the dealer will inspect and assist.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2017-11-27

“Sun visors break off at the connection point and and then flop down blocking your view of the road. This is from just normal use. The drivers side visor broke last year. I had it uninstalled because a new one, ( with same defective plastic connection ), costs $150.. Plus installation. The…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2015-08-20

“My son has a 2006 hyundai accent and last week the air bag indicator light went on and has remained on ever since. The vehicle was previously owned by my father and has approximately 20,000 miles on it. I have read other complaints on this site and it appears that this is a common problem.”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-07-27

“My son has a 2006 hyundai accent and last week the air bag indicator light went on and has remained on ever since. The vehicle was previously owned by my father and has approximately 20,000 miles on it. I have read other complaints on this site and it appears that this is a common problem.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2015-07-27

“The driver and passenger sun visors on the 2006 accent will no longer stay in the upright position. The visors now hang loosely and limit visibility when driving, the swinging back and forth while accelerating and braking can be distracting and is unsafe. I have looked to purchase the original oem…”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2015-06-10

“Got the car when my mom died in 2015. She received a recall on the air bags but when I took it down to get it fixed the guy told me and my daughter in law that I was a week too late to get it fixed and that I would have to pay for it now if I wanted it fixed. I don't have the card that was mailed…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-05-01

“I'm driving my car for almost two years now and the lights for the air bags are still on and have never went off. So I thought, supposedly may be the fuse needs to be replaced but so far to this date I cannot determine what's the issue other than a faulty air bag system. No I haven't taken the car…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-02-04

“I'm driving my car for almost two years now and the lights for the air bags are still on and have never went off. So I thought, supposedly may be the fuse needs to be replaced but so far to this date I cannot determine what's the issue other than a faulty air bag system. No I haven't taken the car…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-02-04