Hyundai Accent Right Rear Door
Right Rear Door to suit the Hyundai Accent, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide
What Are Hyundai Accent Right Rear Door?
The right rear door is the complete rear passenger door shell with latch, window regulator, child-lock mechanism and wiring. On Hyundai Accent and Sonata we see child-lock failures and broken internal linkages where the inside handle stops opening the door — a genuine safety concern with kids in the back.
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Accent Right Rear Door: what actually decides fitment
Accent owners are usually surprised by how much turns on the generation code — X3, LC, MC and RB all sold here.The Accent ran for so long in South Africa that the same name covers four distinct platforms — the change from the Alpha to the Gamma petrol family is the single biggest fitment dividing line.
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Find the generation code on your Accent — it appears on the VIN plate and on the original registration paperwork.
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Confirm the engine family. The Accent ran Alpha 1.5/1.6 (X3, LC), Alpha II 1.6 (MC), Gamma 1.6 (RB) and U-line 1.5/1.6 CRDi on selected RB-era derivatives in this market.
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Send both to us with the right rear door you are after , along with the generation code, whether the car is pre- or post-facelift, and the paint code. We match it before we quote, not after.
Sourcing note: the Accentthe RB generation is a close relative of the Kia Rio of the same era — which widens where we can look when local stock is thin.
In South Africa the Accent is mostly one of the deepest used-parts pools of any Hyundai in the country, which is exactly why sourcing to the correct generation matters more here than on a newer car. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Accent Right Rear Door — Questions We Get Asked
Will right rear door from another Accent fit mine?
Not automatically. The Accent sold in South Africa as X3, LC, MC and RB, and the Accent ran for so long in South Africa that the same name covers four distinct platforms — the change from the Alpha to the Gamma petrol family is the single biggest fitment dividing line. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African Accent come with?
SA-market cars ran Alpha 1.5/1.6 (X3, LC), Alpha II 1.6 (MC), Gamma 1.6 (RB), U-line 1.5/1.6 CRDi on selected RB-era derivatives. The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
Why won't my Hyundai rear door open from the inside?
Almost always a broken internal linkage rod between the interior handle and the latch, a very common Hyundai fault. We pull the door panel, refit or replace the rod and check the handle mount. Sometimes the latch itself has failed and needs swapping.
How do I disengage the child lock on a Hyundai rear door?
On manual systems, open the door and turn the small rotary switch on the door edge using the ignition key. On electric child-lock models like the Accent and Sonata, use the button on the driver's door console — if that fails, it's usually a latch or relay fault.
How much is a used Hyundai rear door in South Africa?
Used rear doors vary by model, colour and whether the window regulator is intact. Get a free quote through our form with your year and paint code — we'll match a painted door through our SA supplier network.
What causes the rear door latch to fail on a Hyundai?
Heat cycling, moisture ingress and years of slamming fatigue the plastic catches inside the latch. On Hyundai Accent and Sonata models the electric child-lock actuator is the weak link and often fails stuck, trapping passengers in the back.
Can I replace a Hyundai rear door myself?
A door swap needs two people, a trolley jack to support the weight on the hinges and care with the wiring loom. DIY-competent owners manage it, but most bring it to a workshop so hinge alignment, gap and lock striker adjustment are done properly first time.
Learn More About Hyundai Accent Right Rear Door
Find an RMI-accredited body shop for door fitting and paint matching.
SA consumer rights and vehicle safety recall information.
UK reports on Hyundai Accent and Sonata child-lock and rear door issues.
Not sure which right rear door fits your Accent?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct right rear door for your exact Accent derivative.