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Hyundai Accent 2018-2022 (HC)
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- Price
- $14,995–$19,740
- MPG
- 36
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Strong running costs
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
- Watch-out: Below-average driving fun
How it scores for you10 scores
One of America's cheapest new cars done properly - 36-mpg thrift, touchscreen included, and no pretense of being anything but basic.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; none of its 6 recalls were serious. About 15% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted +2 points for its wider reputation.
4-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 4).
About $1,800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 79% of cars we track.
13.7 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 12% of other sedans we track.
Fine up front, tight in back, usual 13.7 cu ft subcompact trunk.
Tidier than before but power fell to 120 hp in 2020; competence without spark.
Standard touchscreen with CarPlay on most trims - genuinely well-equipped for a bargain subcompact.
Improved isolation over the old car yet still firm and buzzy at speed.
Typical resale value for a sedan.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls12 recalls
12 recalls · 2 common complaint areas across 2018–2022
- Engine — 15 complaints (2019)
- Recall — Steering: column (2022)
- Engine — 7 complaints (2018)
2022
- RecallSteering: column22V311000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V354000
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.
2021
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder21V937000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V069000
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.
- RecallSteering: column22V311000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V354000
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.
- Complaint clusterSeat belts6 complaintscomplaints:SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu
2020
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: LATCH21V619000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of F
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V069000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V218000
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.
- RecallSeat belts: front; seat belts: pretensioner22V354000
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.
2019
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: LATCH21V619000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of F
- Complaint clusterEngine15 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
Engine burning oil extremely fast after oil change
2018
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: LATCH21V619000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of F
- Complaint clusterEngine7 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
This car burns through gas at an unbelievable rate. I have read that this is a common problem and Hyundai needs to address the problem - and REPAIR it - for all affected owners. I have about 75,000 miles and the problem has been ongoing for over a year. I have to add oil every week and if I forge
Cost to own$14,900 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$14,995–$19,740
Estimated used price, by model year
$1,800/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
33
Highway MPG
41
Combined MPG
36
Horsepower
130 hp
Doors
4
Length
172.8 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Wheelbase
101.6 in
Curb weight
2,685 lb
Cargo volume
13.7 cu ft
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