2002 Hyundai Accent fuel system problems
The 2002 Hyundai Accent has 27 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
27
Fuel System complaints
17%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Fuel System complaints by year
What owners report
“2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT WITH 90,000 MILES WILL NOT ACCEPT MORE THAN A TRICKLE OF GASOLINE WITHOUT BACKING UP AND SHUTTING OFF THE GAS PUMP. THIS OCCURS DUE TO THE CHARCOAL IN THE VAPOR CANISTER EXPANDING AND BLOCKING OFF THE VENTING FROM THE GAS TANK. NOT ONLY IS THE BACK UP OF FUEL DANGEROUS, BUT IT…”
Common questions
How many fuel system complaints does the 2002 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the 2002 Hyundai Accent fuel system — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.