2015–2022 · 8 model years · 14 recalls

Hyundai Accent problems by year

We don't rate the Hyundai Accent yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2016 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (168). Owners complain most about engine & cooling. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Engine & cooling119
Airbags & seat belts101
Electrical system59
Body, glass & interior23
Brakes14
Wheels & tires8

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2022.

Every Hyundai Accent year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2022 AccentNot rated yet35236
2021 AccentNot rated yet22436
2020 AccentNot rated yet17436
2019 AccentNot rated yet39132
2018 AccentNot rated yet23132
2017 AccentNot rated yet98031
2016 AccentNot rated yet168031
2015 AccentNot rated yet101231

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common Hyundai Accent problems?

Owners complain most about engine & cooling, airbags & seat belts, electrical system.

Which Hyundai Accent year has the most recalls?

The 2021, with 4 recalls on record with NHTSA.