YearToAvoid

2017 Hyundai Accent Engine Problems

Engine problems make up 27 of 68 total complaints (40%) for the 2017 Hyundai Accent, the largest single problem area for this year. No related recall covers these engine complaints, and the median mileage at failure is 80,000.

Engine complaints
27
40% of 68
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls or loses power without warning, sometimes at highway speed and sometimes at low speeds like 25 mph zones.
  • Abnormal knocking sounds accompany shuddering, stalling, or hesitation while accelerating.
  • Owners report excessive oil consumption, burning roughly a quart every 150 miles, which some link to catalytic converter failure.
  • Multiple owners describe replacing catalytic converters more than once, with the check engine or misfire light returning afterward.
  • One owner's mechanic diagnosed a camshaft out-of-sync computer code after the vehicle stalled and would not restart normally.
  • Check engine and oil warning lights illuminate alongside knocking noises and loss of drivability.

When 2017 Hyundai Accent engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 20, 2019, latest Jul 17, 2026.

2017 Hyundai Accent engine complaints: complaints filed per month3May 2019Dec 2020May 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024May 2025Dec 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Jul 2026; peak Nov 2023 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Accent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Accent model year

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

  1. 20055 (10%)
  2. 20061 (2%)
  3. 20079 (10%)
  4. 200811 (11%)
  5. 200912 (12%)
  6. 201013 (15%)
  7. 201114 (37%)
  8. 201253 (35%)
  9. 201341 (29%)
  10. 201419 (24%)
  11. 201521 (30%)
  12. 201638 (38%)
  13. 201727 (40%)
  14. 20188 (42%)
  15. 201921 (68%)
  16. 20205 (42%)
  17. 20214 (25%)
  18. 20224 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA lists 27 engine complaints out of 68 total complaints filed for the 2017 Accent, meaning engine issues account for 40% of all complaints for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Hyundai Accent engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine complaints reported on the 2017 Hyundai Accent.
At what mileage do 2017 Accent engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2017 Accent is 80,000 miles.
What kind of engine failures do owners describe?
Owners describe stalling, loss of power, knocking sounds, excessive oil consumption, and repeated catalytic converter replacements.
Were any crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA data for this engine complaint area lists 0 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury among the 27 complaints.

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.