Model year 2022 · Compact Cars

2022 Hyundai Accent: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Accent at 36 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 4 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

36

NHTSA overall rating

4/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Hyundai Accent recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Accent, newest first.

Seat belts: Front and 1 more component

NHTSA 22V354000 Reported May 19, 2022
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 229)
Components
Seat belts: Front; Seat belts: Pretensioner
Units affected
230,233 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Column

NHTSA 22V311000 Reported May 6, 2022
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 226)
Units affected
2 (estimate)
Problem
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Hyundai Accent fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Hyundai Accent EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Accent1.6L 4-cylCVT (1 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular33/41/36 mpg$1,850248

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Hyundai Accent crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Hyundai Accent NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD4 stars4 stars5 stars4 stars11.3%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Hyundai Accent owner complaints

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Accent, most recently on Sep 30, 2026. 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2022 Hyundai Accent complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Electrical system5
Seat belts4
Unknown or other4
Engine3
Steering3
Air bags2
Service brakes2
Suspension2
Back over prevention1
Electrical system: Instrument panel: Speedometer/odometer1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Hyundai Accent model years

Hyundai Accent by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2021 Accent33–36 mpg4164/5
2020 Accent33–36 mpg4124/5
2019 Accent31–32 mpg131—
2018 Accent31–32 mpg119—
2017 Accent30–31 mpg0684/5
2016 Accent30–31 mpg01024/5
2015 Accent30–31 mpg2704/5

All Hyundai Accent years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Hyundai models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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