2017 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Engine (23), Air Bags (21), Unknown Or Other (16).
Key takeaways
- 68 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 9 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 34% |
| Air Bags | 21 | 31% |
| Unknown Or Other | 16 | 24% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 9% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 6% |
| Structure | 4 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-07-17
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. Hyuandi recommended a fuel induction completion to prevent the issue from occurring again, but it did. This is a safety issue ...
Air Bags - filed 2026-06-02
While traveling on a public roadway under wet conditions, the vehicle was unable to stop within a safe distance despite brake application, resulting in a rear-end collision with the vehicle ahead. The primary concern is that the airbags did not deploy during the impact, despite significant front-end damage. The collisi...
Air Bags,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-03-04
I have had this vehicle for 5 years and even replaced the engine in this vehicle for it to end up with the same issue. I take very good care of it and get its maintenance done. But the car is slow to get up to speed and misfires really bad. I replaced the spark plugs in it and they were coated in oil. The airbag sensor...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.