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2021 Hyundai Accent: common problems and reliability
One of the better Accent years.
16 owner complaints, most about seat belts. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Accent?The 2021 Hyundai Accent has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are seat belts and wheels.
Safety record for the 2021 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2021 Hyundai Accent vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Accent years only. How we score it
Is 2021 a good year for the Accent?
Across the 26 Accent model years we track, complaint volume runs from 12 (2020) to 276 (2013). With 16 complaints, the 2021 Accent sits below the model's median of 88.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2021 Accent
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Campaign 21V937000Hyundai 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.
seat belts:front
Campaign 22V069000Hyundai 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.
steering:column
Campaign 22V311000Hyundai 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:front
Campaign 22V354000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided and heavily dependent on model year, maintenance history, and purchase price.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Accent. See the full Accent owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Accent listings typically run $7,298–$11,438 across 2012 to 2022 model years.
Other Accent model years
Compare every Accent year side by side to see how 2021 ranks against the rest.
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