2015 Hyundai Accent engine problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Hyundai Accent — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving down the highway and my car caught fire. I was stopped by another driver saying that my car was on fire. I had no breaks to stop, I had to put it straight to park to stop the car. That way myself and my son could jump out of the car.”
filed Apr 30, 2026
“My 2015 Hyundai accent started having problems with oil consumption around 65000 miles. I got it checked regularly and the mechanic noticed it after it was having issues accelerating and losing power then cutting off completely. I had to constantly check oil each week or sooner. A couple months…”
filed Oct 6, 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% |
| 2014 Accent | 18 | 23% |
| 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 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.