2021 Hyundai Accent problems, recalls & reliability

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2021 Hyundai Accent vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

• SEAT BELTS6 reports
• WHEELS4 reports
• ENGINE3 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE1 reports
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
• STEERING,WHEELS1 reports

Recalls (4)

• SEAT BELTS22V354000

  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.

• SEAT BELTS22V069000

  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.

• STEERING22V311000

  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.

• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC21V937000

  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.

Crash-test ratings