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Hyundai Accent by model year

We have EPA fuel economy for 8 model years of the Hyundai Accent (2015–2022). The 2022 model is rated 36 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 8 different recall campaigns.

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026

Compare Hyundai Accent years

Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.

Hyundai Accent by model year
Model year	Versions	EPA combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2022 Accent	1	36 mpg	2	17	4/5
2021 Accent	2	33–36 mpg	4	16	4/5
2020 Accent	2	33–36 mpg	4	12	4/5
2019 Accent	2	31–32 mpg	1	31	—
2018 Accent	2	31–32 mpg	1	19	—
2017 Accent	2	30–31 mpg	0	68	4/5
2016 Accent	2	30–31 mpg	0	102	4/5
2015 Accent	2	30–31 mpg	2	70	4/5

Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.

Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.

What the numbers mean

EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.

Latest Hyundai Accent recalls

The most recent recall campaigns covering any Hyundai Accent year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.

23V651000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module, reported Sep 22, 2023; model years 2015
22V354000 — Seat belts: Front, reported May 19, 2022; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
22V311000 — Steering: Column, reported May 6, 2022; model years 2021, 2022
22V218000 — Seat belts: Front, reported Apr 1, 2022; model years 2020
22V069000 — Seat belts: Pretensioner, reported Feb 9, 2022; model years 2020, 2021
21V937000 — Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder, reported Dec 2, 2021; model years 2021
21V619000 — Latches/locks/linkages: Trunk lid: Latch, reported Aug 6, 2021; model years 2018, 2019, 2020
15V218000 — Air bags: Frontal, reported Apr 13, 2015; model years 2015

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Sources

FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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