2022 Hyundai Accent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Accent years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 26th of 28 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Accent. That ranks 26th out of 28 Accent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 350 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 17owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 35% | 350 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 24% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 12% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 6% | 400 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 300 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Hyundai Accent recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front; seat belts:pretensioner
Problem: 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.
Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Steering:column
Problem: 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.
Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
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.
Transmission began exhibiting hesitation, RPM surge/drop, and a stuck gear at approximately 26,000 miles. Diagnostic trouble code P0741 was confirmed by the dealer, and the transmission assembly was replaced under warranty. This matches a documented defect pattern currently under federal class…
I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning. When I pressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not slow down properly resultina in a crash Immediately after the crash, the vehicle caught fire According to the fire department report, the fire…
This Is another complain on this car I bought car on 10 /10/25 because of cold weather approaching I asked my son to check and see if the antifreeze looked ok in car and the radiator looked hallow in could not see any fliud then checked container for antifreeze looked empty no fluid touched the…
Power steering power breaks, acceleration. Head rest, blind spot. Problems. Bought car ,driving to get home mirror was not in place needed to get on left lane to get under bridge crossing traffic was rushing through so fast I could adjust mirror so I turned to right on road the steering wheel…
We have two 2022 Hyundai Accent SEL cars and both have the same problem. When there is no passenger aboard, the "Passenger Air Bag" Off sign lights up as it should and when there is a passenger aboard, the "Off" light goes off as it should. What doesn't happen is when there is a passenger aboard…
Other Hyundai Accent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 Accent | 16 | 4 |
| 2020 Accent | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 Accent | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 Accent | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 Accent | 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 2022 Hyundai Accent?
Owners most often report electrical system, seat belts, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Hyundai Accent?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 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 2022 has far fewer complaints than most years, 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.