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2014 Hyundai Accent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2014 Accent.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic 6-spd

The 2014 Hyundai Accent is a passenger car powered by a engine requiring 3.8 quarts of 5W-20 or 5W-30 API oil, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and achieves EPA fuel economy ratings of 26 mpg city, 36 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined. With only 80 owner complaints recorded for this model year and a single recall, the 2014 Accent demonstrates relatively solid reliability compared to the model's broader complaint history spanning 1991 to 2022, where complaints have ranged from as low as 1 in 1993 to as high as 167 in 1995. This places the 2014 model year in a middle tier of the Accent's reliability trajectory—well below the problematic peak of 1995 but not near the model's cleanest record—and suggests that while engine concerns persist as the primary complaint category, ownership experience remains largely stable for this generation.

Model year2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity3.8 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy26/36/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 550 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 550 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP175-70R14OEM · verified

Wheel / rimN/A inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 6-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	162.2 in
Overall width	66.9 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Curb weight	2635 lb
Track (front / rear)	58.7 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	26 / 36 / 30 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	90 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Accent of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 2014 SE 5-door Hatchback

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2014	SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	9.00 sec	16.80 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	7.80 sec	16.30 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	8.00 sec	16.40 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	9.20 sec	16.90 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	GLS Sedan 1.6L I-4	9.60 sec	17.40 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	9.90 sec	17.40 sec	138 hp	FWD
2012	GLS Sedan 1.6L I-4	10.30 sec	17.90 sec	138 hp	FWD
2016	Sport 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	8.60 sec	16.90 sec	137 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 3.8 qt of 5W-20 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 28.5-32.5 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · 5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	3.8 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts	53-56 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14-17 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	22-30 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	28.5-32.5 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts

65-80 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	580 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Timing	3 degrees
Ignition Timing Acceptable Variance	10 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.16-1.27 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	3.04-3.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	550 cca

Service checks

Engine Compression

178-156 PSI. 14 maximum variation PSI.

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	16-23 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	36-43 ft-lbs / 58-72 ft-lbs
Brake Application	WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0002 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0016 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in / 0.866 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

13-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

13–16 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Apply a 2.00-3.00 mm bead of Hyundai sealant or equivalent RTV to the front cylinder head corners of the upper and lower head gasket. Assembly of the cylinder head must be completed within five minutes of applying the liquid gasket compound.

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90 degrees	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

14.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

14.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 mi	Battery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 mi	Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Engine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2014 Hyundai Accent sits on the downslope of a complaint spike that peaked in 2012 with 152 complaints and 102 TSBs, then stayed elevated in 2013 at 140 complaints, before dropping to 80 complaints in 2014 and 69 in 2015. Its single recall and single investigation mirror 2013's counts and are lower than the two recalls recorded for 2015, while its 73 TSBs sit squarely in the 73–76 range seen across 2014–2016. Reported concerns for 2014 cluster around the engine (15), hydraulic service brakes (12), service brakes (8), and air bags (8), along with 12 crash-related and 9 fire-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes. Relative to 2012–2013, 2014 shows a meaningful reduction in complaint volume without a corresponding spike in recalls or investigations. That pattern makes 2014 a comparatively attractive choice within this generation: it appears to benefit from the post-peak stabilization while carrying only modest federal-flag activity.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

12 involved a crash · 9 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

Overall★★★★★

Frontal★★★★★

Side★★★★★

Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’93 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13’14’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 80 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine15

Service Brakes, Hydraulic12

Service Brakes8

Air Bags8

Seat Belts4

Unknown Or Other4

Electrical System3

Steering3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V651000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/ModuleReported 22/09/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the ABS fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 73 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
Z01 Letter	2026-05-22	Electrical System	Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model…
26-BE-011H DN	2026-04-25	Electrical System	Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
26-BE-011H TSB	2026-04-25	Electrical System	Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
DTN DL	2026-04-10	Air Bags	The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS	2026-04-10	Air Bags	The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2014 Accent take?

3.8 qt of 5W-20 OR 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2014 Accent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accent get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg.