2020 Hyundai Accent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2020 Hyundai Accent ranks 15th out of 18 model years for reported problems, with a complaint index of 18 and a Best verdict. It has 12 complaints, 4 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, making it one of the lowest-complaint Accent years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 18/100
- #15 of 18 Accent years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 12
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 34.5
- 31 city / 40 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2020 Hyundai Accent problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (42%)
- Structure & Body3 (25%)
- Airbags2 (17%)
- Fuel System2 (17%)
- Electrical System1 (8%)
- Other1 (8%)
- Seat Belts1 (8%)
- Steering1 (8%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report hesitation or no response when pressing the accelerator at intersections, requiring multiple pumps of the gas pedal to move.
- One owner reported smoke and fire coming from a parked vehicle that spread to another car and damaged a building.
- A driver reported the cruise control button fractured, causing unintended acceleration while cruise control was engaged.
- Owners describe exterior and interior door handles detaching when trying to open the doors.
- One owner reported the airbag warning light coming on and being told the passenger airbag had a defect that could prevent proper deployment in a crash.
- A driver reported the vehicle stalling when coming to a complete stop or briefly slowing, such as while parking.
2020 Hyundai Accent recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 22V354000May 19, 2022Seat Belts230,233 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 22V218000Apr 1, 2022Seat Belts6,240 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
- NHTSA 22V069000Feb 9, 2022Seat Belts354 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
2020 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 31 MPG
- Highway
- 40 MPG
- Combined
- 34.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $1,875
- 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.
2020 compared with other Accent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2020 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2020 Accent a complaint index of 18, the second-lowest among 18 model years, and a Best verdict relative to other Accent years.
- What problems does the 2020 Hyundai Accent have?
- Owners most often report engine-related issues, making up 42% of complaints, followed by structure and body issues at 25% and airbag issues at 17%. NHTSA also lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Accent.
- Does the 2020 Hyundai Accent have a seat belt recall?
- Yes. NHTSA lists three separate seat belt pretensioner recalls (22V354000, 22V218000, 22V069000) covering the 2020 Accent, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- How many complaints does the 2020 Hyundai Accent have?
- NHTSA lists 12 complaints for the 2020 Accent, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries, with no reported deaths.
- How does the 2020 Accent compare to other model years?
- The 2020 Accent ranks 15th worst out of 18 model years, meaning most other years have higher complaint counts; only a few years like 2021 and 2018 score lower.