Model year
2008 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 101 complaints for the 2008 Hyundai Accent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are AIR BAGS (31), VISIBILITY/WIPER (17), SERVICE BRAKES (10). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 28–29 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,300–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 43 complaints
- 2007 88 complaints
- 2008 101 complaints
- 2009 101 complaints
- 2010 87 complaints
- 2011 38 complaints
- 2012 153 complaints
- 2013 141 complaints
- 2014 79 complaints
- 2015 70 complaints
- 2016 102 complaints
- 2017 68 complaints
- 2018 19 complaints
- 2019 31 complaints
- 2020 12 complaints
- 2021 16 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
Recalls
13V113000 · Apr 1, 2013
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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,…
Complaints
101 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 1, injury field 9, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent · 1.6L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 24 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Accent · 1.6L · Manual 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Hyundai Accent at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.