There are 5 owner-reported tires & wheels complaints for the 2002 Hyundai Accentin NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
THE LUGS:NUTS FAILED ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE WHEEL FLEW OFF THE VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH , THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO PULL OFF THE HIGHWAY. THE DRIVER CHANGED THE TIRE AND CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK *JB
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. TS
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPARE TIRE. TS
CONSUMER STATES OF HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE SPARE TIRE. TS
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 25, 2026