Model year
2022 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 17 complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Accent (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (5), SEAT BELTS (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA rated the 4 DR FWD 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 36 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850, 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
22V354000 · May 19, 2022
SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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.
22V311000 · May 6, 2022
STEERING:COLUMN
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.
Complaints
17 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, 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
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.113 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accent · 1.6L · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 | 41 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2022 Hyundai Accent at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.