Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2022 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2022 Hyundai Accent has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 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
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Seat Belts 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Steering 3 complaints
- Air Bags 2 complaints
Of the 17 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 17 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2022 Hyundai Accent faces moderate issues, primarily due to recalls on seat belts and steering columns, causing safety concerns. However, reported problems are not excessively frequent, and repair costs are manageable.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| seat belts | 0–15,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| steering column | 0–15,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 15,000–30,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotations every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose steering feel
- Seat belt malfunction
- Persistent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2022 Hyundai Accent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.