2017 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems
No recalls and 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Hyundai Accent.
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2017 Hyundai Accent recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
I have replaced the GDI engine on the 2017 Hyundai Accent once. I have also had the catalytic converter replaced 3x. The car lunges as if there will be another catalytic converter issue soon. Hyuandi recommended a fuel induction completion to prevent the issue from occurring again, but it did. This is a safety issue…
While traveling on a public roadway under wet conditions, the vehicle was unable to stop within a safe distance despite brake application, resulting in a rear-end collision with the vehicle ahead. The primary concern is that the airbags did not deploy during the impact, despite significant front-end damage. The…
I have had this vehicle for 5 years and even replaced the engine in this vehicle for it to end up with the same issue. I take very good care of it and get its maintenance done. But the car is slow to get up to speed and misfires really bad. I replaced the spark plugs in it and they were coated in oil. The airbag…
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 115,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax Report, that the mileage was 176,504.
For the past year I keep having to replace the catalytic converter, ignition coils and spark plugs every 2/3months. I just replaced the catalytic converter in October with a tune up. A month later had to replace spark plugs.
Accent model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 79 | 12 | 9 |
| 2015 | 2 | 70 | 7 | 11 |
| 2016 | 0 | 102 | 7 | 3 |
| 2017 | 0 | 68 | 9 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2012 Accent has the most complaints (153). All Hyundai Accent years →
Questions
- Does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Accent as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
- Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (23 complaints), followed by air bags (21).
- How many 2017 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 9 of 68 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 7 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 17, 2026.