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2015 Hyundai Accent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 Accent.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Hyundai Accent is a passenger‑car model equipped with a six‑speed automatic transmission and a 3.5‑quart oil system that accepts 5W‑20, 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 API grades; its EPA fuel‑economy rating of 26 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg highlights efficient daily driving. Owner‑reported complaints total 69, with air‑bag issues leading the list and two recalls issued for the year. Across the 1991‑2022 model‑complaint record — where the peak was 167 complaints in 1995 and the low was a single complaint in 1993 — the 2015 Accent falls well below the worst year but above the historic minimum, suggesting a moderate complaint level for the nameplate.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · 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 / rimSTANDARD 5-J; OPTIONAL 6-J inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length162.2 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2555 lb
Track (front / rear)58.7 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 36 / 30 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular 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.

7.8–10.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec138 hpFWD
2016Sport 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-48.60 sec16.90 sec137 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-47.80 sec16.30 sec138 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-48.00 sec16.40 sec138 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-49.20 sec16.90 sec138 hpFWD
2012GLS Sedan 1.6L I-49.60 sec17.40 sec138 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-49.90 sec17.40 sec138 hpFWD
2012GLS Sedan 1.6L I-410.30 sec17.90 sec138 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 5W-20 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque 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 FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity4.7
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity3.5 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity11.4 gallons
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-85 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity3.8

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts94-101 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts35-38 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87.0-94.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts22
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug28.5-32.5 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs78.0-121.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Front Wheel Hub145-202 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.6-0.81 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance5900 ohms
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap.039 -.043 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity13.92-15.70 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.87-4.60 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)62.3-68.1 psi
Engine Compression156 - 178 PSI / Max Variation 14 psi
Intake Valve Lash0.0008-0.0019 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.0012-0.0021 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23 / 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 36-; Front: 58-; Rear: 36-
ABS Sensor Torque6.6-7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .787; Rear: .331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation.0002
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9013–16 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.

122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9013–16 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 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake 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 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine 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 2015 Hyundai Accent follows a downward trend in consumer complaints compared to the 2012–2014 period, which saw peaks as high as 152 complaints in 2012. For the 2015 model year, the federal record shows 69 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 investigation, and 76 TSBs. Primary complaint areas for this year included air bags (21) and engines (9), though the data does not specify the root causes for these reports. Additionally, 2015 recorded 7 crash complaints and 10 fire complaints. Positioned after the high-volume years of 2012 and 2013, 2015 represents a period of relative stability before complaints rose again in 2016. Given the reduction in complaints compared to the early part of the generation, this is a good year to buy.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
76
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
69
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 10 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 69 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags21
Engine9
Service Brakes, Hydraulic6
Unknown Or Other4
Structure2
Electrical System2
Steering2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V218000Air Bags:FrontalReported 13/04/2015

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able… Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will correct ODS software, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059…

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 76 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Z01 Letter2026-05-22Electrical SystemCertain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model…
26-BE-011H DN2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
26-BE-011H TSB2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe 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 2015 Accent take?

3.5 qt of 5W-20 API certification, SL or SM-is preferred. Above 0 degreesF 10W-30 API certification, SL or SM, All temperatures 5W-20 or 5W-30 API certification, SL or SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 Accent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.