Model year
2017 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 68 complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Accent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (23), AIR BAGS (20), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (16). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 30–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,250, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 43 complaints
- 2007 88 complaints
- 2008 101 complaints
- 2009 101 complaints
- 2010 87 complaints
- 2011 38 complaints
- 2012 153 complaints
- 2013 141 complaints
- 2014 79 complaints
- 2015 70 complaints
- 2016 102 complaints
- 2017 68 complaints
- 2018 19 complaints
- 2019 31 complaints
- 2020 12 complaints
- 2021 16 complaints
- 2022 17 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
68 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 9, fire flag on 3, injury field 7, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.124 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent · 1.6L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Accent · 1.6L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
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