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2021 Hyundai Accent recalls & problems

The 2021 Hyundai Accent has 4 safety recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is wheels (8 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints16filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2021 Hyundai Accent in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Seat beltsMay 19, 2022

Front

Recall 22V354000230,233 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.
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.

Components: Seat belts › Front; Seat belts › Pretensioner

SteeringMay 6, 2022

Column

Recall 22V3110002 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.
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.
Seat beltsFeb 9, 2022

Pretensioner

Recall 22V069000354 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Risk
An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

Components: Seat belts › Pretensioner; Seat belts › Front

Service brakes, hydraulicDec 2, 2021

Foundation components › Master cylinder

Recall 21V93700076 vehicles

Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
Risk
Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2021 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk11.3%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2021 Hyundai Accent NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2021 Hyundai Accent NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Accent

36mpg combined
City / highway33 / 41 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,850/year to fuel

Accent

33mpg combined
City / highway29 / 39 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.6 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
WheelsLugs/nuts/bolts/studs8001—
Seat belts6000—
Engine4010—
Electrical system2000—
Steering1001—
Service brakes1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations