2022 Hyundai Accent Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Accent.

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Complaints
32
Crashes
6
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
Recalls
2

Worst 2022 Hyundai Accent Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:300 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#24 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Steering Defects

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2022 Hyundai Accent.

Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
300
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2022 Hyundai Accent

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~230,235 vehicles.

22V354000Seat Belts:front · Seat Belts:pretensioner
~230,233 affected

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.

22V311000Steering:column
~2 affected

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.

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2022 Hyundai Accent — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2022 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2022 Hyundai Accent has 32 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 5 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 300 mi); Seat Belt Issues (4 complaints); Steering Defects (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2022 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 300 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2022 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Accent include 6 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 230,235 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2022 Hyundai Accent?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Accent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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