2014 Hyundai Accent engine problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Hyundai Accent — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This vehicle has the Hyundai 1.6L GDI engine, which has been recalled in other Hyundai models, just not the 2014 Accent. Just after passing 100,000 miles, this vehicle's check engine light came on indicating something was wrong with the camshaft timing. We brought it to a mechanic and found out the…”
filed Jul 10, 2026
“For reasons unknown I was at a stoplight. The car started shaking, and the check engine light started blinking, and then the light went off. Also, the steering wheel locks up at times and I’m unable to to move the steering wheel because it’s locked.”
filed Aug 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 19 | 66% |
| 2018 Accent | 8 | 42% |
| 2017 Accent | 23 | 34% |
| 2016 Accent | 32 | 32% |
| 2015 Accent | 20 | 29% |
| 2013 Accent | 34 | 24% |
| 2012 Accent | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 Accent | 10 | 27% |
| 2010 Accent | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 Accent | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Accent | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Accent | 6 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.