2022 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

The 2022 Hyundai Accent has 2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2022 compares

Lowest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 23 Accent model years — 21st most.

2recalls

17complaints

2crashes

1fires

2injuries

400median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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2 recalls

Seat Belts

May 19, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · 230,233 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Steering

May 6, 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V311000 · 2 vehicles

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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Unknown or other4

Back Over Prevention1

Exterior Lighting1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022 vs. other Hyundai Accent years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2022. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2022 Hyundai Accent, the latest from May 19, 2022 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Accent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (6), engine (4), seat belts (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.