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US recalls (1)
Structure: frame and members
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE CRITERION IN THE STANDARD MIDWAY ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE WINDSHIELD SUPPORT PILLAR (A-PILLAR).
Risk and remedy
Risk: AN OCCUPANT'S HEAD THAT CONTACTS THE A-PILLAR DURING A CRASH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASED RISK OF A HEAD INJURY AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-633-5151.
Owner complaints (134)
Owners filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio (26 crashes, 2 fires, 29 injuries, 5 deaths reported). Among 30 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 68).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 24 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 17 | |
| Air bags | 15 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | |
| Suspension | 7 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Hyundai Accent 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Hyundai Accent/Brio version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Accent/Brio 1.5 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Accent/Brio 1.5 L Manual 5-spd | 24 | 33 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Accent/Brio 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.