1996 Hyundai Accent
US · Compact Cars
The 1996 Hyundai Accent is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder (FFS) (MPFI) | |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 24 mpg (9.8 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 30 mpg (7.8 L/100 km) to 33 mpg (7.1 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
6 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.
02V341000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. DURING WINTER MONTHS, LARGE QUANTITIES OF SALT ARE USED TO…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ONE OR BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS IF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE HAS OCCURRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO…
Reported December 20, 2002. View on NHTSA
98V245000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN. DURING WINTER MONTHS, THE ROAD SALT USED TO DE-ICE…
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPRING GUIDE TO PREVENT A BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING AND DAMAGING A TIRE.
Reported October 6, 1998. View on NHTSA
97V026000: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WERE CONTAMINATED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CONTAMINANTS FROM THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTACTS.
Reported February 26, 1997. View on NHTSA
96V113000: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
THROUGH CONTACT WITH ROAD HAZARDS AND CURBS, THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY CAN SHIFT FROM ITS ORIGINAL POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MEMBER ASSEMBLY ATTACHMENT TO THE UNDERBODY.
Reported July 1, 1996. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 10, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 20, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 10, 2026
Data verified: November 10, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 1995 Hyundai Accent
Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · FWD
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km) - 1997 Hyundai Accent
Gasoline
1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)) · FWD
28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km) to 27 mpg (8.7 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1996 Hyundai Accent have?
1.5L 4-cylinder ((FFS) (MPFI)). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
Combined fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) to 28 mpg (8.4 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1996 Hyundai Accent front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1996 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.