2017 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- About as many complaints as other years 15th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 15th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (23 complaints, 34%), typically at around 99,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 3 fires, 7 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 68owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Hyundai Accent problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 34% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 21 | 31% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 16 | 24% | 48,791 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 13% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% | 3,025 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | 18,392 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 44,300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 51,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Hyundai Accent recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Hyundai Accent.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I have replaced the GDI engine on the 2017 Hyundai Accent once. I have also had the catalytic converter replaced 3x. The car lunges as if there will be another catalytic converter issue soon. Hyuandi recommended a fuel induction completion to prevent the issue from occurring again, but it did. This…
While traveling on a public roadway under wet conditions, the vehicle was unable to stop within a safe distance despite brake application, resulting in a rear-end collision with the vehicle ahead. The primary concern is that the airbags did not deploy during the impact, despite significant…
I have had this vehicle for 5 years and even replaced the engine in this vehicle for it to end up with the same issue. I take very good care of it and get its maintenance done. But the car is slow to get up to speed and misfires really bad. I replaced the spark plugs in it and they were coated in…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 115,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax Report, that the mileage…
For the past year I keep having to replace the catalytic converter, ignition coils and spark plugs every 2/3months. I just replaced the catalytic converter in October with a tune up. A month later had to replace spark plugs.
Other Hyundai Accent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 Accent | 16 | 4 |
| 2020 Accent | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 Accent | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 Accent | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 | 68 | 0 |
| 2016 Accent | 102 | 0 |
| 2015 Accent | 70 | 2 |
| 2014 Accent | 79 | 1 |
| 2013 Accent | 141 | 1 |
| 2012 Accent | 153 | 2 |
| 2011 Accent | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 Accent | 87 | 1 |
| 2009 Accent | 101 | 2 |
| 2008 Accent | 101 | 1 |
| 2007 Accent | 88 | 3 |
| 2006 Accent | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 Accent | 49 | 1 |
| 2004 Accent | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 Accent | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 Accent | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Accent | 112 | 2 |
| 2000 Accent | 92 | 4 |
| 1999 Accent | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Accent | 47 | 1 |
| 1997 Accent | 55 | 2 |
| 1996 Accent | 101 | 4 |
| 1995 Accent | 142 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report engine, air bags, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 Hyundai Accent a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Accent model years, the 2017 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.