Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2021 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2021 Hyundai Accent has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, for the 1 NHTSA-tested trim.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #22V354000 Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V311000 Unsecured Steering Column NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V069000 Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V937000 Reduced Braking Performance NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Seat Belts 6 complaints
- Wheels 5 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Electrical System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
Of the 16 complaints on file, 1 reports a fire; across all 16 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,100–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2021 Hyundai Accent has an average reliability rating due to recalls for seat belts, steering columns, and brakes. Despite several complaints concerning these areas, issues are not pervasive across all systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat belts | 40,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| wheels | 30,000–50,000 miles | $100–$250 | common |
| engine | 50,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| brakes | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant level inspection
- Cabin air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual noise when braking
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Steering vibration or looseness
- Seat belt tension issues
- Engine misfires or rough idle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2021 Hyundai Accent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.