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2017 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

53/100

#9 most-complained of 18 Accent years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Hyundai Accent has 68 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 53 out of 100 — #9 highest of 18 Accent model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is engine (27 complaints, 40% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 3 fires, and 7 injuries.

Complaints
68
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
9 / 3
Injuries / deaths
7 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30.5
26.5 city / 36.5 hwy

Top 2017 Hyundai Accent problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine27 (40%)
  2. Airbags21 (31%)
  3. Other16 (24%)
  4. Electrical System11 (16%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain6 (9%)
  6. Brakes5 (7%)
  7. Fuel System4 (6%)
  8. Structure & Body4 (6%)
  9. Seat Belts1 (1%)
  10. Steering1 (1%)
2017 Hyundai Accent complaints: complaints filed per quarter102017 Q22018 Q42019 Q42021 Q12022 Q32023 Q42024 Q42026 Q1
97 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q4 (10).

2017 Hyundai Accent recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2017 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost

City
26.5 MPG
Highway
36.5 MPG
Combined
30.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,125
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2017 compared with other Accent years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution7170230.5
2016Avoid76100030.5
2017Caution5368030.5
2018Best019131.5
2019Best2431131.5

All Hyundai Accent years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Hyundai Accent a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Hyundai Accent ranks #9 of 18 among Accent model years (Complaint Index 53/100, verdict: Caution). It has 68 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
The most reported problem areas are engine (27 complaints), airbags (21 complaints), and electrical system (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 51,000 miles.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2017 Hyundai Accent in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
EPA rates the 2017 Hyundai Accent at 30.5 MPG combined (26.5 city / 36.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,125. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.