Every 2021 Hyundai Accent recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V069000
Sep 2, 2022Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 22V069000 →Steering · NHTSA 22V311000
Jun 5, 2022Steering:Column
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.
Full recall details for 22V311000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 22V354000
May 19, 2022Seat Belts:Front
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Risk
- An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Fix
- Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full recall details for 22V354000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 21V937000
Feb 12, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.
- Risk
- Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.
Full recall details for 21V937000 →
2021 Hyundai Accent complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Accent, reporting 1 fires, 1 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 49 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Wheels8
- Seat Belts6
- Engine4
- Electrical System2
- Service Brakes1
- Steering1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (29)
- Equipment (6)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (5)
- Power Train (4)
- Visibility (3)
- Air Bags (2)
Read Hyundai Accent owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Accent. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The car seems to have sort of an alignment problem. Steering keeps going to the left and I constantly have to pull steering to the right. Even with both have on steering wheel the car goes to the left lane.”
2021 HYUNDAI ACCENTAug 31, 2021
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11431287
“The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated.”
2021 HYUNDAI ACCENTJul 1, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11670511
“The contact leased a 2021 Hyundai Accent through Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power for about 5 seconds while accelerating and decelerating through traffic.”
2021 HYUNDAI ACCENTOct 1, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11617490
“During a tire swap, another lug nut broke off while trying to remove it. This issue has occurred before, and it seems that the faulty lug nut problem is still present.”
2021 HYUNDAI ACCENTMay 11, 2024
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11588250
“My 2021 Hyundai accent has randomly not started a in more than 10 different times. The lights go on and you can hear it trying to start but it never catches to actually start. It's under warranty but the dealer says if they can't see it when it's happening then they can't fix anything.”
2021 HYUNDAI ACCENTNov 21, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11556330
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