2014 Hyundai Accent: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 30, 2024 · Brakes · PR · fire

The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving, the drive stick shift failed to change gears from first gear. The drive stick shift became abnormally stuck when depressing the brake pedal and attempting to shift gears. The contact merged to the shoulder of the road with the assistance of the emergency brakes and noticed smoke. The contact was able to safely exit the vehicle when it caught on fire under the front passenger side. The police and fire departments arrived on the scene however the vehicle was consumed by the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage lot and deemed a total loss. No injuries were sustained. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and the contact believed it was related to her failure. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 5, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · TX · fire

I was entering highway on entrance ramp there was a loud pop and I could see plumes of smoke coming from under the car, so I turned the ignition off on the car and pulled over to the shoulder, the brakes failed so I had to let it coast to a stop. Then I waited until I could safely exit the vehicle and did so quickly. I had the vehicle towed to a local shop, and they told me I should report it. There was no warning that it was about to happen and yes its available for inspection still sitting at the shop I had it towed to. They also said I should have it towed to the manufacturer service center but this is my first time dealing with anything like this so Im unsure what to do. I did do a cursory inspection under the hood with a mechanic from the shop and there was a burnt wire and a bunch of what looked like oil down at the bottom of the engine, but the oil was still full so I dont think it was oil.

Filed Jul 1, 2024 · 80,000 miles · NC · fire

The contact's parents owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while her sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, her sister's daughter detected an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. Another driver then alerted the contact's sister that the vehicle had caught fire. The contact's sister noticed flames coming from under the hood, and smoke filled the vehicle's cabin. No warning light was illuminated. The contact's sister exited the highway and pulled over to the side of the road. A bystander helped the contact's sister and daughter exit the vehicle. The vehicle was then engulfed in flames and exploded. The police and firefighters arrived on the scene, and the firefighters extinguished the fire. Police and fire department reports were filed. The contact's sister and daughter were not injured, but they did receive medical attention on the scene. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard, where it was deemed totaled by the insurance company. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact stated that her parents had not received the recall notification. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed May 9, 2024 · Brakes · OK · fire

The contact owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, other drivers motioned for the contact to pull over, however, the brakes became inoperable. The emergency brake was used to stop the vehicle and the front tires popped. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire and observed fire coming from the hood. The Fire department was called and extinguished the fire. There was no fire department report filed. The police department declined to file a report, however, there was an incident report filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later towed to a junkyard where it was diagnosed as a total loss. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Nov 21, 2023 · Engine · 115,002 miles · PA · fire

The contact's son owned a 2014 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number:Â 23V651000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 45 MPH, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the residence and parked. The contact stated that approximately 45 minutes later, a neighbor notified him that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated that he observed fire emanating from the front engine compartment. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was completely burned and remained destroyed on the driveway. There were no injuries. A police report was taken. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,002.

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · 130,000 miles · OH · fire

I had a problem with my 2014 hyundai accent. Was on nov 29 2020. We had ran some errands and had a birthday dinner with my mother who lives a hr away. We pulled into our driveway and took my items into the house.as I was going in I heard a lot of a car honking. I looked out my window and my car was in flames. 911 was called. Our neighbor has a security camera we watched the video. It showed as we pulled into the driveway. As we were getting out of the car it started glowing underneath the front on the car. Then it just burst into flames. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 25, 2018 · 240,000 miles · NC · fire

On 12oct2018 while driving on a highway, I noticed a chemical smell coming from my car. Within seconds, all of the dash lights came on. When I attempted to brake to pull over to the side of the road, I realized that I had no brakes and that flames were coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. Upon immediately exiting the vehicle, I noticed flames under the vehicle and coming out of the back of the vehicle. My car became totally engulfed and is a total loss. Firefighters were unable to determine the cause of the fire.