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2022 Hyundai Accent: common problems and reliability
An average Accent year.
16 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Accent?The 2022 Hyundai Accent has 16 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and seat belts.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Hyundai Accent vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Accent years only. How we score it
Is 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Accent
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 2022 ranks against the rest.
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