Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2021.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Accent | 17 | 2 |
| 2021 Accent | 16 | 4 |
| 2020 Accent | 12 | 4 |
| 2019 Accent | 31 | 1 |
| 2018 Accent | 19 | 1 |
| 2017 Accent | 68 | 0 |
| 2016 Accent | 102 | 0 |
| 2015 Accent | 70 | 2 |
| 2014 Accent | 79 | 1 |
| 2013 Accent | 141 | 1 |
| 2012 Accent | 153 | 2 |
| 2011 Accent | 38 | 1 |
| 2010 Accent | 87 | 1 |
| 2009 Accent | 101 | 2 |
| 2008 Accent | 101 | 1 |
| 2007 Accent | 88 | 3 |
| 2006 Accent | 43 | 3 |
| 2005 Accent | 49 | 1 |
| 2004 Accent | 33 | 0 |
| 2003 Accent | 37 | 0 |
| 2002 Accent | 134 | 1 |
| 2001 Accent | 112 | 2 |
| 2000 Accent | 92 | 4 |
| 1999 Accent | 61 | 1 |
| 1998 Accent | 47 | 1 |
| 1997 Accent | 55 | 2 |
| 1996 Accent | 101 | 4 |
| 1995 Accent | 142 | 5 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Air bags435
- Engine238
- Electrical system217
- Power train216
- Suspension157
- Unknown or other143
- Service brakes, hydraulic129
- Service brakes126
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 502 Accent vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 360 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 | 17 | 13 |
| 2020 | 22 | 13 |
| 2019 | 25 | 15 |
| 2018 | 15 | 7 |
| 2017 | 72 | 49 |
| 2016 | 63 | 40 |
| 2015 | 24 | 21 |
| 2014 | 26 | 15 |
| 2013 | 44 | 34 |
| 2012 | 36 | 26 |
| 2011 | 14 | 10 |
| 2010 | 27 | 18 |
| 2009 | 28 | 27 |
| 2008 | 23 | 21 |
| 2007 | 19 | 17 |
| 2006 | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 12 | 9 |
| 2004 | 9 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 | 3 |
| 2001 | 4 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 12 model-year variants; 0 of 9 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2021 | 2021 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2020 | 2020 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 11.3 % |
| 2019 | 2019 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.4 % |
| 2016 | 2016 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.4 % |
| 2015 | 2015 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.4 % |
| 2014 | 2014 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.4 % |
| 2013 | 2013 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.4 % |
| 2012 | 2012 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | 12.4 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Hyundai Accent 3 HB FWD | — | 12.7 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 26 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 6.7–8.6 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 7.3 | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| 2019 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.2 | 6.2 | 7.3 |
| 2018 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.2 | 6.3 | 7.3 |
| 2017 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.5 | 7.8 |
| 2016 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| 2015 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.7 | 6.3 | 7.6 |
| 2014 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.3 | 7.7 |
| 2013 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.4 | 7.4 |
| 2012 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.3 | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| 2011 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.8 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| 2010 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.4 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
| 2009 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| 2008 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| 2007 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| 2006 | Accent 4-Door · Compact · Regular gasoline | 8.6 | 7.4 | 8.1 |
| 2005 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| 2004 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| 2003 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| 2002 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| 2001 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| 2000 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.2 | 8.6 |
| 1999 | Accent · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 9.7 | 7.0 | 8.5 |
| 1998 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.1 | 8.5 |
| 1997 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 1996 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.6 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
| 1995 | Accent · Compact · Regular gasoline | 9.3 | 6.8 | 8.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
4,966 Accent cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 199 | 199 | 0 |
| 2019 | 224 | 215 | 8 |
| 2018 | 763 | 715 | 42 |
| 2017 | 485 | 461 | 21 |
| 2016 | 452 | 423 | 26 |
| 2015 | 417 | 394 | 20 |
| 2014 | 500 | 489 | 9 |
| 2013 | 553 | 536 | 7 |
| 2012 | 424 | 400 | 17 |
| 2011 | 99 | 97 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 27 | 26 | 0 |
| 2008 | 180 | 174 | 1 |
| 2007 | 179 | 175 | 1 |
| 2006 | 29 | 27 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 57 | 56 | 0 |
| 2001 | 60 | 57 | 0 |
| 2000 | 76 | 68 | 4 |
| 1999 | 80 | 78 | 0 |
| 1998 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1997 | 48 | 48 | 0 |
| 1996 | 31 | 29 | 1 |
| 1995 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
1,769 Accent cars are on Dutch roads; 2% arrived later as imports, and 58 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86 | €14,449 |
| 2009 | 163 | €14,490 |
| 2008 | 188 | €14,490 |
| 2007 | 418 | €14,589 |
| 2006 | 226 | €13,749 |
| 2005 | 172 | €11,937 |
| 2004 | 110 | — |
| 2003 | 145 | — |
| 2002 | 109 | — |
| 2001 | 80 | — |
| 2000 | 72 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
329 Accent cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 67 | 152,000 km |
| 2007 | 75 | 179,000 km |
| 2006 | 57 | 174,000 km |
| 2005 | 46 | 177,000 km |
| 2004 | 37 | 194,000 km |
| 2003 | 30 | 210,000 km |
| 2002 | 12 | 195,000 km |
| 2001 | 5 | 214,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Road collisions in Great Britain
From 2021 to 2025, 28 Accent cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 1 of those collisions were fatal and 4 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.
| Year | Cars in injury collisions | Fatal | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count
In the United Kingdom
1,177 Accent cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | — |
| 2009 | 12 | 3 |
| 2008 | 83 | 13 |
| 2007 | 159 | 27 |
| 2006 | 152 | 39 |
| 2005 | 185 | 112 |
| 2004 | 112 | 121 |
| 2003 | 76 | 139 |
| 2002 | 164 | 296 |
| 2001 | 77 | 283 |
| 2000 | 57 | 207 |
| 1999 | 39 | 192 |
| 1998 | 32 | 157 |
| 1997 | 16 | 138 |
| 1996 | 10 | 62 |
| 1995 | 1 | 25 |
| 1994 | 1 | — |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
1,904 Accent cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 57% passed first time, against 57% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.
| First registered | Tests | Passed first time |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 128 | 56% |
| 2007 | 242 | 58% |
| 2006 | 262 | 55% |
| 2005 | 321 | 57% |
| 2004 | 219 | 57% |
| 2003 | 152 | 59% |
| 2002 | 291 | 58% |
| 2001 | 162 | 55% |
| 2000 | 127 | 54% |
Why they fail
Share of all first tests that ended in a fail because of each part of the car (one test can fail on several).
| Area | Accent | All cars, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 20.4% | 20.8% |
| Brakes | 16.0% | 13.2% |
| Suspension | 13.7% | 16.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 11.0% | 8.9% |
| Visibility | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| Tyres | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Steering | 2.2% | 3.8% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
New registrations in Europe
2,042 new Hyundai Accent cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Spain (2).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 123 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2 | 102 (NEDC) |
| 2018 | 1 | 192 (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 1 | 146 (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 4 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2011 | 94 | — |
| 2010 | 1,934 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Accent in 4 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Vehicles may develop an electrical short in the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers…
The 12V socket may overheat when the compressor from the tyre repair kit is being used. This could increase the risk of fire.
A connection failure on the brake pedal switch may create a problem with the illumination of the rear brake lights. The symptom can be either delayed illumination or no illumination during braking when brake pedal is activated.
The brake light switch may malfunction. As a result the brake lights can either stop to operate after pressing the brake pedal or remain switched on after releasing the brake pedal.Depending on the equipment of the vehicle and as a result of the above mentione…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
25 campaigns cover the Accent; the latest 12 are below.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata Hybrid, 2012 Accent and Veloster vehicles. The 12V accessory socket outlet may have been over-tightened during installation, possibly disabling the thermal fuse and allowing the outlet to overheat with prolonged use, such as by using the Tire Mobility Kit air compressor to inflate a tire.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Accent vehicles manufactured September 15, 2014, to February 10, 2015. In very cold temperatures, the occupant detection system (ODS) may not be able to determine if a child restraint seat is in the front passenger seat.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
HYUNDAI IS RECALLING 3,011 MODEL YEAR 2005-2007 ELANTRA, TUCSON, SONATA, AZERA AND ACCENT VEHICLES. A MALFUNCTIONING STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO FAIL TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED OR MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. A DEFECTIVE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAY ALSO AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE BRAKE-TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK FEATURE SO THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE SHIFT OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION. IT MAY ALSO CAUSE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MALFUNCTION LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE, AND IT MAY NOT DEACTIVATE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
NHTSA recalls