Hyundai Accent years to avoid
More than twice the Accent's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Hyundai Accent years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Hyundai Accent complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Accent problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags435
- Engine345
- Brakes267
- Electrical218
- Transmission216
- Suspension157
- Visibility153
- Fuel system113
- Lights102
- Acceleration100
- Body97
- Steering85
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 92 | 17 | Electrical | 2 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2021 | 90 | 16 | Seat belts | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2020 | 90 | 12 | Engine | 4 | 2 | Fewest complaints | |
| 2019 | 87 | 31 | Engine | 55,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2018 | 91 | 19 | Engine | 999 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 76 | 68 | Engine | 51,000 | 0 | 9 | |
| 2016 | 61 | 103 | Engine | 50,000 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2015 | 74 | 70 | Airbags | 63,589 | 2 | 7 | |
| 2014 | 69 | 79 | Brakes | 76,000 | 1 | 12 | |
| 2013 | 49 | 142 | Brakes | 45,000 | 1 | 16 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 47 | 153 | Engine | 61,000 | 2 | 13 | Avoid |
| 2011 | 85 | 38 | Electrical | 45,000 | 1 | 3 | |
| 2010 | 67 | 87 | Brakes | 60,000 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2009 | 62 | 101 | Airbags | 71,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2008 | 62 | 101 | Airbags | 50,200 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2007 | 65 | 88 | Airbags | 65,066 | 3 | 11 | |
| 2006 | 82 | 43 | Airbags | 61,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 81 | 49 | Lights | 60,000 | 1 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 78 | 33 | Airbags | 36,000 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2003 | 79 | 37 | Airbags | 35,000 | 0 | 12 | |
| 2002 | 48 | 134 | Fuel system | 46,856 | 1 | 26 | |
| 2001 | 56 | 112 | Airbags | 52,500 | 2 | 25 | |
| 2000 | - | 92 | Transmission | 61,000 | 4 | 16 | |
| 1999 | - | 61 | Transmission | 77,985 | 1 | 17 | |
| 1998 | - | 47 | Engine | 70,000 | 1 | 6 | |
| 1997 | - | 55 | Engine | 73,900 | 2 | 7 | |
| 1996 | - | 101 | Suspension | 98,000 | 4 | 17 | |
| 1995 | - | 142 | Suspension | 75,000 | 5 | 31 | |
| 1993 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 2 | Suspension | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 25
Hyundai Accent warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
- Certain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model year Santa Fe...
- Some vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s) B1763 (OCS ECU...
- Certain 2018 – 2019 model year Accent and certain 2016 – 2017 model year Tucson vehicles may display...
- Certain 2018-2020MY Accent (HC) and 2016-2018MY Tucson (TL) vehicles may experience inoperable Airbag...
- Certain 2018-2019MY Accent (HC) and 2016-2017MY Tucson (TL) vehicles may experience inoperable Airbag...
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Questions about the Hyundai Accent
What years of the Hyundai Accent should you avoid?
2012 and 2013. Each has more than twice the Hyundai Accent's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2012 alone has 153, mostly about engine and brakes.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Accent?
2020, 2021 and 2022 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (12, 16 and 17).
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Accent?
Airbags, with 435 complaints across all years, followed by engine (345) and brakes (267).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Accent have?
25 recalls between 1991 and 2022. The 1995 model year has the most, with 5.
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