Exterior Lights

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that multiple recalls relating to the Accent's exterior lights were issued in 1995, and from 2005 to 2007. The recalls included a faulty headlamp dimmer-switch and brake light failure. The recall notice indicates that exterior lighting malfunctions might lead to a crash.
  
  

Windshield Wiper Motor

• The NHTSA reports that windshield wiper recalls were issued from 1996 to 1997, and in 2000. Recall notices stated that -- due to a manufacturer's defect -- the Accent's windshield wiper motor might malfunction. A faulty wiper motor might result in reduced visibility, leading to a potential accident.
  
  

Airbags

• The NHTSA has investigated multiple Accent airbag complaints. Complaints include injury due to deployment -- and lack of deployment -- upon accident. The primary indicator of potential airbag failure is the illumination of the SRS light on the dash panel.