2017 Hyundai Accent
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.
- Complaints
- 68
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
34% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 68 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 38 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2013 | 141 |
| 2014 | 79 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 17 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
34% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2024-03-20
Also filed under Electrical system
I have replaced the GDI engine on the 2017 Hyundai Accent once. I have also had the catalytic converter replaced 3x. The car lunges as if there will be another catalytic converter issue soon.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
Air bags
32% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing front passenger and occupant classification.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2019-02-13
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, 2018-05-18
Also filed under Structure
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, 2017-09-07
Electrical system
13% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and sensor.
Power train
9% · 6 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2017-06-22
Service brakes
7% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 34% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.