Accent (6th)
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Hyundai Accent, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent
On a used 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the engine (41), the electrical system (14) and the seats, seat belts and interior (12). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Start the engine cold and listen for the first 30 seconds, then again at idle once it is warm.Costly repair. NHTSA has 41 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent about the engine.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 14 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent about the electrical system.
- Latch and tug every seat belt, move every seat through its full travel and lock each seatback.Safety. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent about the seats, seat belts and interior.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 10 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Open and close every door, the hood and the trunk or hatch. Check the latches, the seals and the gaps between panels.Minor. NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent about the body and structure.
Recalls (6)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent complaints?
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent. The systems they name most often are the engine, the electrical system and the interior.
Is the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA has 95 owner complaints on file for the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA lists 6 recalls covering some 2018-2022 Hyundai Accent vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Hyundai Accent?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the electrical system and the interior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the Accent?
The 2022 Hyundai Accent received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (11.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Optional. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 95 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.