2017 Hyundai Accent

● Typical for this model

2017 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:53:50.986Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 67 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1991	2
1993	1
1995	142
1996	101
1997	55
1998	47
1999	61
2000	92
2001	112
2002	134
2003	37
2004	33
2005	49
2006	43
2007	88
2008	101
2009	101
2010	87
2011	37
2012	152
2013	140
2014	78
2015	69
2016	99
2017	67
2018	19
2019	29
2020	12
2021	16
2022	16

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 33%

33% of complaints: engine — 22 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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I have already submitted a report here and never had any follow up and I don't see it in the reported complaints section of this website with newer incidents already showing so I know it isn't that there is a back log.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240320

AIR BAGS 30%

30% of complaints: air bags — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND PUSHED OVER THE MEDIAN. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED HEAD ON INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190213

ON EASTER SUNDAY 04/01/2018 I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT CAUSED ,$ 10,800.00 IN FRONT END COLLISION DAMAGE , NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE RESULTING COLLISION CAUSED MY SEATBELT ON BREAK 3 OF MY LEFT RIBS .

NHTSA ODI report, 20180518

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHILE DRIVING 74 MPH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AFTER BEING STRUCK ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE QUARTER PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170907

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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NHTSA ODI report, 20240320

POWER TRAIN 9%

9% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file.

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I LIVE IN LAS VEGAS NEVADA, THIS VEHICLE OVERHEATS AND SHUTS THE AIR CONDITIONER OFF WHEN IT REACHES 75% ON THE TEMPERATURE GAGE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170622

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine issues (22 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for air bags issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2004 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2003

WORST YEARS

◆ 2012 ◆ 1995 ◆ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Hyundai Accent reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Accent?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.