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2022 Hyundai Accent Problems & Owner Complaints
Age-normalised, this year draws ~3.2 complaints per year on the road — ranking 9 of 13 Hyundai Accent years we track (1 = most complaints per year).
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What owners report
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2022 Hyundai Accent, cited in 6 of 16 filed complaints (38%).
Seat Belts is next (4 complaints, 25%), followed by Steering (3), Air Bags (2), Engine (2).
Across all complaints, 2 report a crash, 1 report a fire, 2 report injuries.
The most safety-critical cluster is Electrical System: 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury report(s).
Complaints by vehicle system
Owner complaints filed with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Accent, grouped by the vehicle system each cites. A single complaint can name more than one system, so the group totals can add up to more than 16.
Electrical System 6 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury
“I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) 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 compartment and was classified as unintentional/ accidental There were no prior warning lights or known brake issues before this incident. The failure was sudden and unexpected. This incident raises serious safetv concerns regarding a potential defect involving the braking system…”
NHTSA complaint #11729689, 2026 · crash · fire · 1 injury(ies)
“The instrument cluster malfunctioned and turned the dashboard off repeatedly in 2023 and now again in 2024. This part controls the cruise control, as well as the electrics on the dashboard. When it malfunctions, it deaccelerates the cruise control and you don't know what speed you are driving. The component was replaced in 2023 and is scheduled to be replaced, again, in two weeks. There is no warning when this part is going to malfunction and turn off and on.”
NHTSA complaint #11617920, 2023
“On three separate occasions my car has completely shut off WHILE DRIVING! I purchased it brand new in August 2022. Each time there was no warning lights or anything. I would notice I was losing speed. When I would look down at the dashboard and notice all the lights were off and the entire car was off. Each time it has happened I have been able to slow down and pull over. I've had to put the car in to "Park" then restart the engine. It's a terrifying experience and I feel lucky that there were no cars in front of me. This has happened 3 times! Twice I had children in the car. Once I was goin…”
NHTSA complaint #11525514, 2023
Seat Belts 4 1 crash 1 injury
“My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy. I am having the steering column checked and airbags checked as I have read on several websites online that this is one of the recalls on my car (the steering column may loosen and may cause a crash). The Insurance changed the at-fault clause to not at fault after they verified the information online about the steering column being defective. My car is still in the auto repair shop, 38 d…”
NHTSA complaint #11491558, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
“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 not fastened and the car is being driven, there is no indication (either by beeper or dash light) that the belt is not fastened! This I feel is unacceptable and is clearly a safety defect and Hyundai should be able to possibly reprogram their system so a warning comes on to adv…”
NHTSA complaint #11646278, 2025
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11481239, 2022
Unknown Or Other 4
“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 . seemed like the dealer would have checked it before they test drove it for miles because I also have break issues that's why they tested it. And were stupposed ed to have done all check point before selling me car . another unsafe problem please help.No I have not had…”
NHTSA complaint #11698476, 2025
“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 frightened me. Wheel turning was slippery. So any way since I didn't know car I just kept going home. On my way I noticed the breaks are very sensitive breaks quick . I found the acceleration on stop and then turn to right it took force on my pressing gas acceleration to make it…”
NHTSA complaint #11693531, 2025
“On three separate occasions my car has completely shut off WHILE DRIVING! I purchased it brand new in August 2022. Each time there was no warning lights or anything. I would notice I was losing speed. When I would look down at the dashboard and notice all the lights were off and the entire car was off. Each time it has happened I have been able to slow down and pull over. I've had to put the car in to "Park" then restart the engine. It's a terrifying experience and I feel lucky that there were no cars in front of me. This has happened 3 times! Twice I had children in the car. Once I was goin…”
NHTSA complaint #11525514, 2023
Steering 3 1 crash 1 injury
“My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy. I am having the steering column checked and airbags checked as I have read on several websites online that this is one of the recalls on my car (the steering column may loosen and may cause a crash). The Insurance changed the at-fault clause to not at fault after they verified the information online about the steering column being defective. My car is still in the auto repair shop, 38 d…”
NHTSA complaint #11491558, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
“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 frightened me. Wheel turning was slippery. So any way since I didn't know car I just kept going home. On my way I noticed the breaks are very sensitive breaks quick . I found the acceleration on stop and then turn to right it took force on my pressing gas acceleration to make it…”
NHTSA complaint #11693531, 2025
“CAMPAIGN NUMBER 22V311000 Unsecured Steering Column: Have not received the owner notification letter.”
NHTSA complaint #11519998, 2022
Air Bags 2 1 crash 1 injury
“My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy. I am having the steering column checked and airbags checked as I have read on several websites online that this is one of the recalls on my car (the steering column may loosen and may cause a crash). The Insurance changed the at-fault clause to not at fault after they verified the information online about the steering column being defective. My car is still in the auto repair shop, 38 d…”
NHTSA complaint #11491558, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
“Instead of a simple seat belt warning light staying on when the driver's side belt is not connected, the car uses a complicated system: "The seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you place the ignition switch to the ON position regardless of belt fastening. However, if the seat belt is unfasted, a warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 6 mph the warning light will stay illuminated. If you continue to drive over 12 mph the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately…”
NHTSA complaint #11452293, 2021
Engine 2 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury
“I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) 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 compartment and was classified as unintentional/ accidental There were no prior warning lights or known brake issues before this incident. The failure was sudden and unexpected. This incident raises serious safetv concerns regarding a potential defect involving the braking system…”
NHTSA complaint #11729689, 2026 · crash · fire · 1 injury(ies)
“THE VEHICLE IS GIVING JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND CAN'T MOVE. I HAD REPORTED TO HYUANDAI,STOCKTON -THEY INSPECTED AND SAID NO ISSUES. AFTER I GOT AND TRAVLLED FOR ANOTHER 200-500 MILES, THE CAR HAVING SAME ISSUES AND STOP ON THE FREE WAY,WHEN IWAS WITH MY FAMILY AND KIDS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO HYUANDAI STOCKON AND THEY SAID THE CYLINDERS AND POWER PLUGS WERE MISFIRMED. THYE KEP THE CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND THEY REPLACED THE PARTS. THYE REQUESTED ME TO TAKE THE CAR AND DRIVE, BUT I WAS NOT COMFORTABLE/FEELING SAFE TO DRIVE THAT CAR- AS THEY WERE NOT GUARANTEE ME THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND ALSO THEY…”
NHTSA complaint #11475309, 2022
Service Brakes 2 1 crash 1 fire 1 injury
“I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) 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 compartment and was classified as unintentional/ accidental There were no prior warning lights or known brake issues before this incident. The failure was sudden and unexpected. This incident raises serious safetv concerns regarding a potential defect involving the braking system…”
NHTSA complaint #11729689, 2026 · crash · fire · 1 injury(ies)
“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 frightened me. Wheel turning was slippery. So any way since I didn't know car I just kept going home. On my way I noticed the breaks are very sensitive breaks quick . I found the acceleration on stop and then turn to right it took force on my pressing gas acceleration to make it…”
NHTSA complaint #11693531, 2025
Suspension 2
“CAMPAIGN NUMBER 22V311000 Unsecured Steering Column: Have not received the owner notification letter.”
NHTSA complaint #11519998, 2022
“THE VEHICLE IS GIVING JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND CAN'T MOVE. I HAD REPORTED TO HYUANDAI,STOCKTON -THEY INSPECTED AND SAID NO ISSUES. AFTER I GOT AND TRAVLLED FOR ANOTHER 200-500 MILES, THE CAR HAVING SAME ISSUES AND STOP ON THE FREE WAY,WHEN IWAS WITH MY FAMILY AND KIDS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO HYUANDAI STOCKON AND THEY SAID THE CYLINDERS AND POWER PLUGS WERE MISFIRMED. THYE KEP THE CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND THEY REPLACED THE PARTS. THYE REQUESTED ME TO TAKE THE CAR AND DRIVE, BUT I WAS NOT COMFORTABLE/FEELING SAFE TO DRIVE THAT CAR- AS THEY WERE NOT GUARANTEE ME THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN AND ALSO THEY…”
NHTSA complaint #11475309, 2022
Back Over Prevention 1
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving, the odometer was registering more miles than she had traveled. While driving, the rear-view camera erroneously activated. The instrument cluster light was bright during the daytime but was extremely dim at night. Additionally, there was static detected from the radio. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was test driven. The contact was that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred he…”
NHTSA complaint #11493830, 2022
Engine And Engine Cooling 1
“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the oil pressure, battery, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the engine revved but the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after multiple attempts, he was able to restart the vehicle and drive as needed. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 300.”
NHTSA complaint #11519152, 2023
Tires 1
“Tire size 205/45 R17 88V M.S. Brand new car with only 8000 miles. All 4 tires are crumbling or falling apart in chunks. Called Hyundai dealer and was told to communicate with Tire manufacturers. Unable to do so since manufacturers are not available in Puerto Rico.”
NHTSA complaint #11588827, 2024
Vehicle Speed Control 1
“The instrument cluster malfunctioned and turned the dashboard off repeatedly in 2023 and now again in 2024. This part controls the cruise control, as well as the electrics on the dashboard. When it malfunctions, it deaccelerates the cruise control and you don't know what speed you are driving. The component was replaced in 2023 and is scheduled to be replaced, again, in two weeks. There is no warning when this part is going to malfunction and turn off and on.”
NHTSA complaint #11617920, 2023
Visibility 1
“2 cracks in my windshield because of unclean roads, new tires only 4 months old having side wall issues and causing car to wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #11511437, 2023
Wheels 1
“2 cracks in my windshield because of unclean roads, new tires only 4 months old having side wall issues and causing car to wobble.”
NHTSA complaint #11511437, 2023
How we read this (methodology)
How to read this: raw complaint totals are not a clean reliability score — a model year with more cars sold, or simply more years on the road, accumulates more complaints regardless of how good it is. So this page leans on two signals that are not distorted by sales volume: the share of complaints falling on each vehicle system (the breakdown above) and NHTSA's own crash / fire / injury / death flags. When we compare model years of the same model, we normalise by years on the road (complaints ÷ vehicle age) rather than comparing raw totals. Age-normalised, the 2022 Hyundai Accent draws about 3.2 complaints per year on the road, ranking 9 of 13 among the Hyundai Accent model years we have ingested (1 = most complaints per year on road).
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