Hyundai Accent
The 2022 Hyundai Accent presents a mixed reliability picture.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33 | 41 | 36 | 7.13 | 5.74 | 6.53 |
| 2021 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 8.11 | 6.03 | 7.13 |
| 2020 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 8.11 | 6.03 | 7.13 |
| 2019 | 28 | 37 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.36 | 7.59 |
| 2018 | 28 | 37 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.36 | 7.59 |
| 2017 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 |
| 2016 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 |
| 2015 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 |
| 2014 | 26 | 36 | 30 | 9.05 | 6.53 | 7.84 |
| 2013 | 28 | 37 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.36 | 7.59 |
| 2012 | 28 | 37 | 31 | 8.4 | 6.36 | 7.59 |
| 2011 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 8.71 | 6.72 | 7.84 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | hatchback | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic 4-spd | Front-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Series | Base price | Trim | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Limited | — | — | Series: Limited |
| 2021 | SE & SEL | — | — | Series: SE & SEL |
| 2020 | Limited | $14,445 | — | Base price: $14,445, Series: Limited |
| 2019 | Limited | $19,080 | — | Base price: $19,080, Series: Limited |
| 2018 | SE and SEL | $18,895 | — | Base price: $18,895, Series: SE and SEL |
| 2017 | — | $14,745 | SE Value Edition, Sport | Base price: $14,745, Trim: SE Value Edition, Sport |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.6 | 15 | 15 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2020 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.6 | 15 | 15 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | — | Standard | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.6 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Standard | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.6 | 17 | 17 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | 2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 101.2 | 14 | 14 | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | blindSpotMonitoring | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — | 2019 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | 2018 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2017 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2016 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2015 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2014 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2013 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2012 Hyundai Accent 5 HB FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2022
NewestThe 2022 Hyundai Accent presents a mixed reliability picture.
2021
The 2021 Hyundai Accent presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 Hyundai Accent offers decent fuel economy and a solid safety score, but approach with caution.
2019
The 2019 Hyundai Accent presents a mixed reliability picture.
2018
The 2018 Hyundai Accent presents a mixed reliability picture.
2017
The 2017 Hyundai Accent presents an average reliability profile, making thorough inspection crucial.
2016
The 2016 Hyundai Accent is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to significant and recurring engine issues like oil consumption and potential seizure.
2015
The 2015 Hyundai Accent presents an average reliability profile, but significant concerns regarding airbag system failures and potential engine issues warrant careful consideration.
2014
The 2014 Hyundai Accent offers average reliability, but significant concerns with **airbags** failing to deploy and **engine** issues warrant careful consideration.
2013
The 2013 Hyundai Accent is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to a critical fire risk recall linked to the ABS module.
2012
The 2012 Hyundai Accent presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its ABS module, which carries a risk of fire and leads to system disablement.
2011
The 2011 Hyundai Accent presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Accent?
Carfocal currently has 12 published Accent reports, covering 2011 through 2022. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2022 Hyundai Accent presents a mixed reliability picture.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.
Is the Hyundai Accent reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Accent. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2022 hyundai accent presents a mixed reliability picture. and the 2022 hyundai accent can represent good value if purchased at a fair price, given its fuel efficiency and safety ratings. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
12 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Accent?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2022.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 12
- Years tracked
- 12
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints