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2022 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

35/100

#12 most-complained of 18 Accent years

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

The 2022 Hyundai Accent has a Good verdict, ranking 12th worst out of 18 model years with a complaint index of 35. NHTSA lists 16 complaints, 2 recalls, 2 crashes and 1 fire for this year, with Electrical System issues topping the list at 38% of complaints.

Complaints
16
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
36
33 city / 41 hwy

Top 2022 Hyundai Accent problems

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

  1. Electrical System6 (38%)
  2. Engine4 (25%)
  3. Other4 (25%)
  4. Seat Belts4 (25%)
  5. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (25%)
  6. Steering3 (19%)
  7. Airbags2 (13%)
  8. Brakes2 (13%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (6%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers1 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle shutting off completely while driving with no warning lights, then losing speed and requiring a pullover.
  • Some describe the engine revving and stalling after startup, with oil pressure, battery, and check engine lights illuminated together.
  • Several report brake failure without warning that led to a crash, followed by an engine-compartment fire.
  • Owners note the steering column bolt recall (22V311000) prompted inspection after unexpected lane departure and airbags not deploying.
  • Some report the rear-view camera activating on its own, an odometer registering incorrect mileage, and dim instrument lighting at night.
  • A few describe new tires developing sidewall issues and causing the car to wobble within months of purchase.
2022 Hyundai Accent complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2022Aug 2022Nov 2022Apr 2023Jun 2023Oct 2024Oct 2025Apr 2026
31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2022 (3).

2022 Hyundai Accent recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 22V311000May 6, 2022Steering2 vehicles

    Steering:column

    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.

    Risk: 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.

2022 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost

City
33 MPG
Highway
41 MPG
Combined
36 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,800
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.

2022 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
2020Best1812434.5
2021Best616434.5
2022Good3516236

All Hyundai Accent years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Relative to other Accent model years, 2022 rates Good, ranking 12th worst out of 18 years tracked, with a complaint index of 35 versus a high of 100 in 2013.
What problems does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA complaints center on the Electrical System (38% of complaints, including sudden shutdowns while driving), plus Engine, Seat Belts, and Suspension/Wheels/Tires issues, each at 25%.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for seat belt pretensioners that may not activate properly in a crash, and one for a steering column bolt that may not be secured properly.
How does the 2022 Accent compare to other years?
It ranks better than years like 2012 and 2013, which carry complaint indexes of 94 and 100 and Avoid verdicts, but it is not as low-risk as 2020 or 2021, which earned Best verdicts with indexes of 18 and 6.

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.