By virtue of the Accent being marketed as a world car in all major international markets, it is also certified under their safety regulations such as the FMVSS in USA, tested to NHTSA standards and in Australia and Europe under their equivalent rules. The Accent meets or exceeds US and European crash safety standards.

The Accent's steel body is built around the Safety Cell Concept where optimised steel body is designed to absorb and channel energy away from the occupants. Side Impact Bars incorporated inside the door absorb impact from the side.

Star Rating obtained from US NHTSA. Testing done by NHTSA based on USA 2003 Hyundai Accent (Latest Release) 4-DR. Maximum score possible: 5 stars. Visit NHTSA Website .