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Hyundai Accent 2022 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Accent 2022 and 17 complaints filed by owners. It has 55% fewer complaints than the average Hyundai Accent from 2016–2022 (38 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

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Recalls issued for the Hyundai Accent 2022

Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · 2022-05-19

What happens

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V354000

Steering
NHTSA campaign 22V311000 · 2022-05-06

What happens

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 22V311000

Complaints from other owners

17 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

2 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 2 injuries

Most reported problems on the Hyundai Accent 2022

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Hyundai Accent 2022

Safety rating (NCAP)

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Hyundai Accent recalls by year

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Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Hyundai Accent 2022 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls issued for the Hyundai Accent 2022. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Accent 2022?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: electrical system (6 of 17 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.

Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.

Last updated: October 21, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).