2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
93
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT has received a total of 93 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (21 complaints), Air Bags (18 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (16 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT
93 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 21 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 18 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftimmobilizerproximitysensor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 115,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax Report, that the mileage was 176,504.
For the past year I keep having to replace the catalytic converter, ignition coils and spark plugs every 2/3months. I just replaced the catalytic converter in October with a tune up. A month later had to replace spark plugs.
For the past year I keep having to replace the catalytic converter, ignition coils and spark plugs every 2/3months. I just replaced the catalytic converter in October with a tune up. A month later had to replace spark plugs.
For the past year I keep having to replace the catalytic converter, ignition coils and spark plugs every 2/3months. I just replaced the catalytic converter in October with a tune up. A month later had to replace spark plugs.
I purchased my car in February I was told everything was fine, my car does this jerking everytime I drive sometimes acceleration is slow at first I took my car to carmax and was told the issue was fixed unfortunately my car is still having this issue it’s upsetting because this is my first car & I shouldn’t have this issue when it was supposed to be fixed before my warranty ended.
Safety Rating for the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT
The 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI ACCENT
- 2012 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 217 complaints
- 2013 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 203 complaints
- 2014 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 96 complaints
- 2015 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 98 complaints
- 2016 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 156 complaints
- 2017 HYUNDAI ACCENT (current)
- 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 21 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 37 complaints
- 2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 17 complaints
- 2021 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 22 complaints
- 2022 HYUNDAI ACCENT — 29 complaints
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