Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on May 19, 2022 (Seat belts: front, Seat belts: pretensioner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by seat belts (4).

How many 2022 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 17 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2022 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Accent.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Hyundai Accent recalls

Seat belts: front · Seat belts: pretensioner

NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · reported May 19, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 230,233 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
The fix: 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.

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 22V311000 · reported May 6, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America · 2 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system6
Seat belts4
Unknown or other4
Engine3
Steering3
Air bags2
Service brakes2
Suspension2
Back over prevention1
Engine and engine cooling1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 30, 2026 · Power train
Transmission began exhibiting hesitation, RPM surge/drop, and a stuck gear at approximately 26,000 miles. Diagnostic trouble code P0741 was confirmed by the dealer, and the transmission assembly was replaced under warranty. This matches a documented defect pattern currently under federal class action litigation…

Apr 7, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported · fire reported
I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN […] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning. When I pressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not slow down properly resultina in a crash Immediately after the crash, the vehicle caught fire According to the fire department report, the fire originated in the engine…

Nov 10, 2025 · Unknown or other
This Is another complain on this car I bought car on 10 /10/25 because of cold weather approaching I asked my son to check and see if the antifreeze looked ok in car and the radiator looked hallow in could not see any fliud then checked container for antifreeze looked empty no fluid touched the stick. What is going on…

Oct 15, 2025 · Steering
Power steering power breaks, acceleration. Head rest, blind spot. Problems. Bought car ,driving to get home mirror was not in place needed to get on left lane to get under bridge crossing traffic was rushing through so fast I could adjust mirror so I turned to right on road the steering wheel glided so fast it…

Mar 4, 2025 · Seat belts
We have two 2022 Hyundai Accent SEL cars and both have the same problem. When there is no passenger aboard, the "Passenger Air Bag" Off sign lights up as it should and when there is a passenger aboard, the "Off" light goes off as it should. What doesn't happen is when there is a passenger aboard and the seat belt was…

Accent model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2019	1	31	2	1
2020	4	12	2	1
2021	4	16	0	1
2022	2	17	2	1

Across all years, the 2012 Accent has the most complaints (153). All Hyundai Accent years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on May 19, 2022 (Seat belts: front, Seat belts: pretensioner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Accent?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by seat belts (4).
How many 2022 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 17 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 30, 2026.