NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11027034: 2011-2022 Hyundai Accent

Official manufacturer communication context for 2011-2022 Hyundai Accent, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11027034 summary graphic for 2011-2022 Hyundai Accent
11027034NHTSA document ID
Service campaigncommunication type
13affected product rows
100/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and provides additional protection against the social media theft method. Vehicles not equipped with an immobilizer during production at the factory are eligible. The repair procedure shall be performed and claimed upon customer request only. Any future repairs to these vehicles in which an installed ignition cylinder protector impacts required parts and/or labor, shall be covered by HMA. Please see TSB 25-01-089H for details.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
HyundaiAccent2018-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiElantra Gt2013-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiGenesis Coupe2013, 2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiKona2018-2022Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiPalisade2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiSanta Fe Sport2013-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiSanta Fe Xl2019Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiVeloster2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
HyundaiVenue2020, 2021Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11027034?

In addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB 24-01-009H-1), a zinc reinforced ignition cylinder protector hardware upgrade is being made available to customers upon request. This supplemental security measure is to be installed at the ignition switch location and provides additional protection against the social media theft method. Vehicles not equipped with an immobilizer during.

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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