2015 Hyundai Accent air bags problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2015 Hyundai Accent — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Once my 2015 Hyundai Accent reached 80K the airbag light came on. I took into the dealership for them to look into and found that the passenger side air bag sensor failed and needed replaced. Cost of new sensor was $1000.00. Did some research on the issue and found that air bag sensors are failing…”
filed Nov 21, 2023
“Airbag light on. Dealer pulled codes B7614 and B1490. OCS fault in mat. Recommended replacing OCS mat in passenger seat. Airbag light turns on when weight in passenger seat vacant, or does not reach weight threshold. Light usually turns off when passenger is in seat. However, vehicle could not pass…”
filed Apr 11, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to…Campaign 15V218000 · Apr 13, 2015
Related service bulletins
Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for…
26-BE-011H DN · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 25, 2026Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU Defect), and/or B1764 (OCS Mat Defect) may be stored. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the sensor for…
26-BE-011H TSB · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Apr 25, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co.…
DTN DL · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety…
DTN DCS · Other · issued Apr 10, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 4 | 14% |
| 2018 Accent | 1 | 5% |
| 2017 Accent | 21 | 31% |
| 2016 Accent | 28 | 28% |
| 2014 Accent | 11 | 14% |
| 2013 Accent | 14 | 10% |
| 2012 Accent | 17 | 11% |
| 2011 Accent | 7 | 19% |
| 2010 Accent | 10 | 11% |
| 2009 Accent | 27 | 27% |
| 2008 Accent | 34 | 34% |
| 2007 Accent | 42 | 48% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.