Hyundai Accent problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 485 owner complaints and 11 recalls on file for the Hyundai Accent (2005–2022). The 2013 Accent has the most serious complaints, most often about brakes.

Complaints
485
Recalls
11
Model years
18
Worst year
2013

Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Hyundai Accent model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Hyundai Accent years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2013 Hyundai Accent — 76 complaints, 2 crashes, 7 fires; top problem: Brakes
  2. 2014 Hyundai Accent — 59 complaints, 5 crashes, 8 fires; top problem: Brakes
  3. 2012 Hyundai Accent — 70 complaints, 1 crash, 6 fires; top problem: Brakes
  4. 2015 Hyundai Accent — 45 complaints, 2 crashes, 9 fires; top problem: Airbags
  5. 2016 Hyundai Accent — 63 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Engine

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2006 (1 complaints).

Every Hyundai Accent model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2022 Accent172122Electrical System
2021 Accent160114Seats & Seat Belts
2020 Accent122124Engine
2019 Accent292111Engine
2018 Accent150411Engine
2017 Accent493250Engine
2016 Accent633330Engine
2015 Accent452942Airbags
2014 Accent595861Brakes
2013 Accent762791Brakes
2012 Accent701652Brakes
2011 Accent61001Engine
2010 Accent70011Airbags
2009 Accent100002Brakes
2008 Accent40001Airbags
2007 Accent40001Engine
2006 Accent10001Airbags
2005 Accent20000Lighting

Most common Hyundai Accent problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    168 complaints
  • Brakes
    110 complaints
  • Electrical System
    71 complaints
  • Airbags
    71 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    29 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    27 complaints
  • Steering
    24 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    21 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    19 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    19 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Hyundai Accent received by NHTSA each month.

Hyundai Accent recalls

  • Recall 23V651000Sep 22, 20231,649,478 vehiclesModel years 2012–2015

    Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 22V354000May 19, 2022230,233 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  • Recall 22V311000May 6, 20222 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022

    Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V218000Apr 1, 20226,240 vehiclesModel years 2020

    Risk: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  • Recall 22V069000Feb 9, 2022354 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021

    Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  • Recall 21V937000Dec 2, 202176 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 21V619000Aug 6, 2021348,158 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

  • Recall 20V393000Jul 2, 2020272,126 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: An overheated accessory outlet increases the risk of fire.

  • Recall 15V566000Sep 8, 201599,500 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V218000Apr 13, 20152,580 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the ODS fails to detect that the seat is occupied by a child restraint seat, the front air bag will not be deactivated and, in the event of a crash necessitating front air bag deployment, the air bag deployment could cause increased risk of injury to the occupant in the child restraint seat.

  • Recall 13V113000Apr 1, 20131,712,336 vehiclesModel years 2006–2009

    Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.

Other Hyundai models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology