2021-2022 Hyundai Accent Steering Column Recall (22V311)
Hyundai Motor America · 2 vehicles · Reported May 6, 2022
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 2 2021-2022 Hyundai 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. Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V311 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V311000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 226 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | May 6, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent |
| Units affected | 2 |
| Component | Steering > Column |
| Safety risk | Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent in recall 22V311?
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 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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Accent with recall 22V311?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the column.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V311?
Recall 22V311 covers 2 vehicles: 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent.
NHTSA lists 2 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Accent |
What is the fix for the Accent steering column recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
When was recall 22V311 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 22V311 to NHTSA on May 6, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 5, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V311000. |
| July 5, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 53 months ago. If your Accent was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Accent is part of recall 22V311?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V311 is open on your Accent, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V311000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Accent owners do about recall 22V311?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V311000 applies to your Accent.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any column symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Accent owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the steering.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the steering have been filed since recall 22V311 was reported (3) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 32 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the steering. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Hyundai Accent: 16 complaints in total, 3 about the steering
- 2021 Hyundai Accent: 16 complaints in total, 1 about the steering
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy.
2022 Hyundai Accent owner, RI, NHTSA complaint 11491558, filed October 31, 2022
The car seems to have sort of an alignment problem. Steering keeps going to the left and I constantly have to pull steering to the right. Even with both have on steering wheel the car goes to the left lane.
2021 Hyundai Accent owner, IL, NHTSA complaint 11431287, filed August 31, 2021
Can recall 22V311 make my Accent a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V311000 does not automatically make your Accent a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
A steering problem on the 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent is the kind of safety defect that California law treats seriously. Fewer repair attempts may be needed for a claim than with a comfort or convenience defect.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V311
Is the 22V311000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed July 5, 2022.
How do I know if my Accent is part of recall 22V311000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V311000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.