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2021 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 2021 Hyundai Accent, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
16
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
33–36
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Accent

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Seat belts: front and pretensioner (seat belts)

    NHTSA 22V354000 Reported 230,233 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    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.

    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…

  2. Column (steering)

    NHTSA 22V311000 Reported 2 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    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.

    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…

  3. Pretensioner (seat belts) and seat belts: front

    NHTSA 22V069000 Reported 354 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    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.

    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…

  4. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 21V937000 Reported 76 vehicles potentially affected Hyundai Motor America

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall…

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2021 Hyundai Accent have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2022 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2025 · Engine

“Hard time stopping and controlling the vechile”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2025 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Accent. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined33–36 mpg
City / Highway29–33 / 39–41
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4 cyl, 1.6 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S1); Manual 6-spd

Compare Hyundai Accent model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Hyundai Accent model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Hyundai Accent02
1993 Hyundai Accent01
1995 Hyundai Accent5142
1996 Hyundai Accent4101
1997 Hyundai Accent255
1998 Hyundai Accent147
1999 Hyundai Accent161
2000 Hyundai Accent492
2001 Hyundai Accent2112
2002 Hyundai Accent1134
2003 Hyundai Accent037
2004 Hyundai Accent033
2005 Hyundai Accent149
2006 Hyundai Accent343
2007 Hyundai Accent388
2008 Hyundai Accent1101
2009 Hyundai Accent2101
2010 Hyundai Accent187
2011 Hyundai Accent138
2012 Hyundai Accent2153
2013 Hyundai Accent1141
2014 Hyundai Accent179
2015 Hyundai Accent270
2016 Hyundai Accent0102
2017 Hyundai Accent068
2018 Hyundai Accent119
2019 Hyundai Accent131
2020 Hyundai Accent412
2021 Hyundai Accent416
2022 Hyundai Accent217

Checking a specific 2021 Hyundai Accent

How do I know if my 2021 Hyundai Accent has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 2021 Hyundai Accent; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Hyundai dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V937000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Hyundai models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.