Hyundai Accent Problems by Year
NHTSA has 2,029 owner complaints and 25 safety recalls on file for the Hyundai Accent, across 28 model years (1995–2022). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (153). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
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Hyundai Accent years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Accent year: 1995, 2012, 2013. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 Accent: 153 complaints, 2 recalls
- 1995 Accent: 142 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2013 Accent: 141 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2020 Accent: 12 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2021 Accent: 16 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2022 Accent: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Hyundai Accent problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 434 | 27 | 211 |
| Engine problems | 238 | 19 | 2 |
| Electrical System problems | 217 | 28 | 8 |
| Power Train problems | 216 | 23 | 4 |
| Suspension problems | 155 | 22 | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 129 | 21 | 9 |
| Service Brakes problems | 126 | 18 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 107 | 20 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 100 | 19 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 100 | 24 | 15 |
| Structure | 97 | 24 | 14 |
| Visibility | 88 | 16 | 2 |
| Steering | 85 | 23 | 13 |
| Visibility/wiper | 65 | 9 | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 63 | 23 | 17 |
| Tires | 57 | 19 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 55 | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 52 | 18 | 0 |
| Wheels | 41 | 19 | 3 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 29 | 13 | 4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 23 | 7 | 2 |
| Seats | 22 | 12 | 4 |
| Equipment | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Firerelated | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Hyundai Accent problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 1995: suspension (54)
All Hyundai Accent model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 17 | 2 | 4★ | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2021 Accent | 16 | 4 | 4★ | Seat Belts | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2020 Accent | 12 | 4 | 4★ | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2019 Accent | 31 | 1 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2018 Accent | 19 | 1 | — | Engine | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2017 Accent | 68 | 0 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2016 Accent | 102 | 0 | 4★ | Engine | More complaints than other years |
| 2015 Accent | 70 | 2 | 4★ | Air Bags | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2014 Accent | 79 | 1 | 4★ | Engine | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2013 Accent | 141 | 1 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2012 Accent | 153 | 2 | 4★ | Engine | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2011 Accent | 38 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2010 Accent | 87 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2009 Accent | 101 | 2 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 Accent | 101 | 1 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2007 Accent | 88 | 3 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Accent | 43 | 3 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Accent | 49 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Accent | 33 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2003 Accent | 37 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2002 Accent | 134 | 1 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Accent | 112 | 2 | — | Air Bags | More complaints than other years |
| 2000 Accent | 92 | 4 | — | Power Train | More complaints than other years |
| 1999 Accent | 61 | 1 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1998 Accent | 47 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1997 Accent | 55 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 1996 Accent | 101 | 4 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 1995 Accent | 142 | 5 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Hyundai Accent years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (142), 2012 (153), 2013 (141) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Accent year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Hyundai Accent?
Air Bags, with 434 complaints across 27 model years.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Accent have?
25 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.