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2000 Hyundai Accent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Accent.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Hyundai Accent, equipped with a 4-speed automatic transmission and delivering an EPA-rated 23/31/26 mpg, requires a precise 3.5-quart oil capacity with 10W-30 or 5W-30 API viscosity to maintain its mechanical operation. Researchers should note its 95 total owner complaints—dominated by Power Train issues—alongside four separate recalls, which highlight specific vulnerabilities in this iteration. When contextualized within the model's 1991-2022 complaint history, this volume sits well below the problematic 1995 peak of 167 complaints yet far above the 1993 low of just one, meaning the 2000 Accent represents a moderately troubled middle ground in the vehicle's overall reliability trajectory.

Model year2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2000

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy23/31/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 121R · 435 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 121R · 435 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP155-80R13OEM · verified

Wheel / rim4.5, 5-J inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	165.4 in
Overall width	65.7 in
Overall height	55.1 in
Wheelbase	96.1 in
Curb weight	2101 lb
Track (front / rear)	56.7 / 56.3 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	23 / 31 / 26 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular 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.

10.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.90 sec — 2000 GL Sedan

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	GL Sedan 1.5L I-4	10.90 sec	17.90 sec	92 hp	FWD
2003	GT 3-door Hatchback 1.6L I-4	10.00 sec	17.40 sec	103 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.5 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0-33.0 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 Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	3.5 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	14-20 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	23-25 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	94-101 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	11-15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	11-15 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	40-44 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0-33.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	9-11 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	148-192 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	147 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.79-.95 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	11,300-15,300 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	NGK
Spark Plug Type	BKR5ES-11
Spark Plug Torque	15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.25-1.40 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	FD46XG
Oil Capacity	4.75-5.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	121R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	435 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	12-16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	190 °F
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	50 approx. psi
Injector Primary Resistance	15.55-16.25 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression	220
Engine Oil Pressure	21.3 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	Idle rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	48-55 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	65-80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.748 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.748 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.669 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

103-111 ft. lbs., step 2: 140-150

103–111 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	18 ft. lbs.	18 ft. lbs
2	60 degrees	60 degrees
3	60

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.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 52,500 mi	Fuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Timing Belt (replace)
At 105,000 mi	Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

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 2000 Hyundai Accent marks the first year of a new generation, and its federal record shows a notable increase in complaints (95) and recalls (4) compared to the preceding 1999 model (66 complaints, 1 recall). This places the 2000 model at the start of a three-year arc (2000–2002) where complaints rose steadily, peaking at 144 in 2002, while recalls declined from 4 to 1 over the same period. The 2000 year itself has 16 crash-related complaints and 2 fire complaints, with top issues in Power Train (23) and Visibility (12), though the data does not specify root causes. After 2002, complaints dropped sharply to 37 in 2003 and recalls fell to zero, indicating that later years in the generation were more reliable. Given its elevated complaint and recall counts relative to both the prior year and the improved 2003–2004 models, the 2000 Accent is not a recommended buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

16 involved a crash · 2 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’93 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 95 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train23

Visibility12

Air Bags9

Engine & Engine Cooling8

Vehicle Speed Control6

Structure5

Electrical System4

Latches/Locks/Linkages3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

02V167000Structure:Frame And MembersReported 25/06/2002

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING TESTING, THE 3-DOOR HATCHBACK EXCEEDED THE PERFORMANCE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ENERGY MANAGEMENT BRACKETS TO SUPPORT THE A-PILLAR COVERS AND INCREASE THE ENERGY ABSORBING PERFORMANCE OF THE A-PILLAR IN THE RELEVANT AREA. OWNER…

01V346000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 06/11/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER OR 1.6 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MAINE… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, RELOCATED PCV HOSE AND WILL ADDITIONALLY INSTALL A HEATED THROTTLE BODY ON THE 2000-2001 ACCENTS EQUIPPED WITH 1.5 LITER ENGINES THAT WERE PRODUCED…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 57 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
22-EM-010H	2022-07-28	Engine And Engine Cooling	Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to inspect and clean or replace certain…
21-AT-006H	2021-05-21	Power Train	Hyundai approves only the ATF, DCT gear oil and IVT gear oil specified in the…
21-EM-003H	2021-03-10	Engine And Engine Cooling	This bulletin provides the inspection procedure and repair guidelines for certain…
20-BD-014H	2020-07-14	Exterior Lighting	This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture…
20-SS-002H(1)	2020-05-06	Tires	This bulletin provides information on tire maintenance best practices and procedures for…

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Accent take?

3.5 qt of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API SM, BELOW 100 degrees F: 5W-30 API SM, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Accent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accent get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 31 highway / 26 combined mpg.