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2017 Hyundai Accent Airbags Problems

NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Accent, 31% of all complaints filed for this model year. Seven crashes and seven injuries are tied to this component, with a median failure mileage of 43,500. No related recall is listed.

Airbags complaints
21
31% of 68
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
43,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Airbags failed to deploy during frontal, side, or head-on crashes at various speeds, sometimes leading to serious injury.
  • Airbags did not deploy even when the vehicle was struck hard enough to break an axle or cause significant front-end deformation.
  • Occupant classification system errors trigger a persistent airbag warning light or a 'passenger airbag off' light with no impact or damage present.
  • Airbag warning light illuminates while driving and turns off only when the car is restarted, then reappears once the vehicle moves.
  • Rear seat latches reportedly failed to close securely, raising concern about child seat safety alongside airbag warning issues.

When 2017 Hyundai Accent airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2017, latest Jun 2, 2026.

2017 Hyundai Accent airbags complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2017Feb 2019Sep 2019Jan 2021Aug 2022Jul 2024Jun 2026
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2017 to Jun 2026; peak Aug 2021 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Accent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Accent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20058 (16%)
  2. 200623 (53%)
  3. 200742 (48%)
  4. 200834 (34%)
  5. 200927 (27%)
  6. 201010 (11%)
  7. 20117 (18%)
  8. 201217 (11%)
  9. 201314 (10%)
  10. 201411 (14%)
  11. 201526 (37%)
  12. 201629 (29%)
  13. 201721 (31%)
  14. 20181 (5%)
  15. 20194 (13%)
  16. 20202 (17%)
  17. 20210 (0%)
  18. 20222 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2017 Accent, which is 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Hyundai Accent airbags?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the airbag complaints on the 2017 Accent.
Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries in the 2017 Accent?
Yes, NHTSA data tied to this component shows 7 crashes and 7 injuries reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 43,500 miles.
How does the 2017 Accent compare to other years for airbag complaints?
The 2017 Accent's 31% share of complaints tied to airbags is higher than most other model years, though 2015 (37%) and 2016 (29%) show similarly high shares.

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.