Hyundai Accent Recalls (2021-2022)

What recalls does the Hyundai Accent have?

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent Front Seat Belt Recall (22V354) Repeat recall
  May 19, 2022 · 230,233 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

  Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

  Fix: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Hyundai Accent Steering Column Recall (22V311)
  May 6, 2022 · 2 vehicles · Steering

  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.

  Risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2021 Hyundai Accent Seat Belt Pretensioner Recall (22V069) Repeat recall
  February 9, 2022 · 354 vehicles · Seat Belts

  In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

  Risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge.

• 2021 Hyundai Accent Master Cylinder Recall (21V937)
  December 2, 2021 · 76 vehicles · Brakes

  The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

  Risk: Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge.

Which Accent parts are recalled most?

Which Accent model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Accent for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 4 Hyundai Accent campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Accent owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

2021 HYUNDAI Accent owner, Seat Belts, NHTSA complaint 11476996

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, Wheels, NHTSA complaint 11431287

I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning.

2022 HYUNDAI Accent owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11729689

Can a recall make your Accent a lemon in California?

Owners of a Hyundai Accent often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

2 of the 4 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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All Hyundai recalls

Other Hyundai models with recalls

• Accent: 4 recalls
• Elantra: 11 recalls
• Elantra Hybrid: 6 recalls
• Elantra N: 5 recalls
• Ioniq 5: 15 recalls
• Ioniq 6: 6 recalls
• Ioniq 9: 3 recalls
• Kona: 8 recalls
• Kona Electric: 3 recalls
• Kona N: 2 recalls
• Nexo: 2 recalls
• Palisade: 15 recalls
• Palisade Hybrid: 3 recalls
• Santa Cruz: 9 recalls
• Santa FE: 18 recalls
• Santa FE Hybrid: 10 recalls
• Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 recalls
• Sonata: 7 recalls
• Sonata Hybrid: 1 recall
• Tucson: 15 recalls
• Tucson Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid: 4 recalls
• Veloster: 1 recall
• Veloster N: 2 recalls
• Venue: 3 recalls

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