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2021 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 2021 Hyundai Accent with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

36 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$5,667

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Wheels & tires8

Airbags & seat belts6

Engine & cooling4

Electrical system2

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L	Front-Wheel Drive	36 mpg
Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.6 L	Front-Wheel Drive	33 mpg

Recalls

Seat Belts › FrontMay 19, 2022 · campaign 22V354000
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.
Steering › ColumnMay 6, 2022 · campaign 22V311000
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.
Seat Belts › PretensionerFeb 9, 2022 · campaign 22V069000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master CylinderDec 2, 2021 · campaign 21V937000
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.

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Other years of the Hyundai Accent

Year	Reliability
2022	Not rated yet
2021	Not rated yet
2020	Not rated yet
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2021 Hyundai Accent have?

Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA: wheels & tires (8), airbags & seat belts (6), engine & cooling (4). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Accent have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2021 Hyundai Accent get?

Up to 36 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.