2017 Hyundai Accent: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
68
Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
7
Injuries
161.8
Severity index
Severity index 161.8 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Hyundai Accent ranks 11 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 92% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 23 | 33.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 21 | 30.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 | 23.5% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | 13.2% |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | 8.8% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 7.4% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | 5.9% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 5.9% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 23 of 68 complaints (33.8%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.