1999 Hyundai Accent air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1999 Hyundai Accent — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 1999 hyundai accent vehicle got hit on the rear (bumper) while I was still on a red light and the impact was so strong that the hit propelled my vehicle to hit the vehicle in front of my vehicle (a suburban truck) causing rear and front damages to the hyundai. The suburban incurred zero damages…”
filed May 14, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the air bag indicator has remained illuminated in her vehicle for over a year. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that maintenance would have to be performed on the air bag. The inspection would cost $70. The contact…”
filed Dec 2, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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% |
| 2015 Accent | 26 | 38% |
| 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% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.