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2021Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 17,823 in the U.S. in 2022 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 15 complaints in its first 3 years.
15 owner complaints, first 3 years 36 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
No complaints for this year listed a mileage, so we can't say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 22V354000 (seat belts) and 22V311000 (steering) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the seat belts latch and retract?
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any steering noise, wander or power-steering warning? Has the steering rack or pump been replaced?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Hyundai's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 15 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Hyundai Accent year →
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Fixes owners look up most.
From 200 YouTube videos · 9.5M views · 2018–2022 Hyundai Accent
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Before you buy, watch
2018 Hyundai accent 1.6 acceleration problems surging 5hypov8 · 7K views
2019 Hyundai Accent - ReviewMEDCARS · 575K views
2019 Hyundai Accent GL - Exterior & Interior Review (Philippines)TheAutoPH · 195K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2022 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Recalls 2
- Seat belts · recall issued 2022
In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Steering · recall issued 2022
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Every Hyundai Accent recall, all years · All Hyundai recalls
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $1,800 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 1.6L 4-cyl.
Every Hyundai Accent year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Show 2 older years (2000–2001, YouTube reviews only, no complaint data)
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average or too few complaints to score. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 20 Hyundai Accent years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent reliable?
We can't score it: only 17,823 were sold in the U.S. in 2022 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Accent problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are seat belts (33%), electrical (33%) and steering (20%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have?
2 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Accent get?
36 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2022 Hyundai Accent cost in fuel a year?
About $1,800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have?
1.6L 4-cyl.
What Hyundai Accent year is better than the 2022?
Nearby, the 2019 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter as many complaints as the average car). Across every year, 2014 drew the fewest.
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works