How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Accent have?

The 2021 Hyundai Accent has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Hyundai Accent has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2021 Hyundai Accent?

Of 22 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

2021 Hyundai Accent Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Hyundai Accent has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 230,665 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 22V354000 2022-05-19 230,233 affected

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069,…

STEERING 22V311000 2022-05-06 2 affected

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

Consequence

Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.

SEAT BELTS 22V069000 2022-02-09 354 affected

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

Consequence

An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced…

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 21V937000 2021-12-02 76 affected

Defect

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

Consequence

Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS

WHEELS

ENGINE

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES

STEERING

Total complaints22

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-06-27

“Hard time stopping and controlling the vechile”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-03-12

“Hard time stopping and controlling the vechile”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-03-12

“The contact leased aâ 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…”

ENGINE · reported 2024-09-23

“During a tire swap, another lug nut broke off while trying to remove it. This issue has occurred before, and it seems that the faulty lug nut problem is still present. The car has only been serviced at hyundai dealerships, and the tires were last rotated during a service at an authorized hyundai…”

WHEELS · reported 2024-05-11

“My 2021 hyundai accent has randomly not started a in more than 10 different times. The lights go on and you can hear it trying to start but it never catches to actually start. Itâ€™s under warranty but the dealer says if they canâ€™t see it when itâ€™s happening then they canâ€™t fix anything. I…”

ENGINE · reported 2023-10-05

“My 2021 hyundai accent has randomly not started a in more than 10 different times. The lights go on and you can hear it trying to start but it never catches to actually start. Itâ€™s under warranty but the dealer says if they canâ€™t see it when itâ€™s happening then they canâ€™t fix anything. I…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-10-05

“Fifth lug nut failure within a span of less than 6 months. Today during winter to summer tire snow change, front passenger side lug nut broke while it was being removed. This is the 4th incident in my vehicle with regards to the lug nuts. Less than two weeks ago, during routine maintenance at a…”

WHEELS · reported 2023-04-22