2021 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Seat Belts (6), Wheels (5), Engine (4).
Key takeaways
- 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 6 | 38% |
| Wheels | 5 | 31% |
| Engine | 4 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 6% |
| Steering | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2025-07-01
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. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed; however, the contact was informed there was no fault found with the ...
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2025-04-26
Hard time stopping and controlling the vechile
Engine - filed 2024-10-01
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. The contact stated that he was able to duplicate the failure five times and related the failure to ...
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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.