2022 Hyundai Accent problems and complaints
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Accent. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (6), Unknown Or Other (4), Seat Belts (4).
Key takeaways
- 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 38% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 25% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 25% |
| Steering | 3 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% |
| Engine | 2 | 13% |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% |
| Tires | 1 | 6% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,service Brakes,engine - filed 2026-04-07
I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning. When I pressed the brake pedal, the vehicle did not slow down properly resultina in a crash Immediately after the crash, the vehicle caught fire According to the fire department report, the fire originated in the engine c...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2025-11-10
This Is another complain on this car I bought car on 10 /10/25 because of cold weather approaching I asked my son to check and see if the antifreeze looked ok in car and the radiator looked hallow in could not see any fliud then checked container for antifreeze looked empty no fluid touched the stick. What is goi...
Steering,unknown Or Other,service Brakes - filed 2025-10-15
Power steering power breaks, acceleration. Head rest, blind spot. Problems. Bought car ,driving to get home mirror was not in place needed to get on left lane to get under bridge crossing traffic was rushing through so fast I could adjust mirror so I turned to right on road the steering wheel glided so fast it frig...
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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.