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2017 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Hyundai Accent, most often about the engine (35% of complaints). It is 13th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints.

Complaints68
Recalls0
Crashes reported9
Fires reported3
Injuries reported7

Most common 2017 Hyundai Accent problems

  1. Engine

    24 complaints · 35%

    Parts named most often: exhaust system.

    The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed and there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 118,000 miles
    Driving on highway on vacation coming from florida, the car lost power for 3 seconds and came back on again. Weird it happened. Hasnt happened since but scary to completely shutdown then start up again. The motor continue to run but lights and everythg else shut. It was weird. This happen summer 2020. Was not raining…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 58,000 miles

  2. Air bags

    21 complaints · 31%

    Half of these problems showed up before 43,500 miles. Parts named most often: sensor.

    The air bag warning light came on (and stays on) for no apparent reason when car was started. The car has not sustained any impact or any damage. It appears a sensor has failed. The car has less than 42k miles and is in perfect shape.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 42,000 miles
    The contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Accent. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended and pushed over the median. As a result, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed and there…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 35,500 miles

  3. Other or unspecified

    16 complaints · 24%

    Half of these problems showed up before 49,000 miles.

    Wen u let off gas n put brake on while driving n you go to push back on gas petal it don't do anything u have to let off gas petal n do it again it's dangerous on freeway the service manager said just punch it it should then .what so I hit cars in front of me n now it's starting to do it wen I turn corners
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 48,791 miles
    The dash lights; brake, ABS, and traction control lights come on. The speedometer also does not work while driving. The gas gauge is going up and down and not showing the correct gas. The electrical appears to be malfunctioning, but the dealer has yet to recreate the issue. This has happened twice in a span of a week.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 44,300 miles

  4. Electrical

    9 complaints · 13%

    Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument panel.

    Driving on highway on vacation coming from florida, the car lost power for 3 seconds and came back on again. Weird it happened. Hasnt happened since but scary to completely shutdown then start up again. The motor continue to run but lights and everythg else shut. It was weird. This happen summer 2020. Was not raining…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2021, at 58,000 miles
    The dash lights; brake, ABS, and traction control lights come on. The speedometer also does not work while driving. The gas gauge is going up and down and not showing the correct gas. The electrical appears to be malfunctioning, but the dealer has yet to recreate the issue. This has happened twice in a span of a week.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2019, at 44,300 miles

  5. Transmission

    6 complaints · 9%

    The contact's mother owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while attempting to place the vehicle into reverse(r), the vehicle shifted into drive(d). Additionally, while shifting to neutral(n) the vehicle inadvertently shifted into drive(d). The contact stated that once the vehicle was moving forward, the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 63,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while an independent mechanic was checking the vehicle while shifting the gear shifter, the vehicle lunged forward and the contact noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2022, at 59,000 miles

  6. Brakes

    5 complaints · 7%

    I pulled into a parking spot.when braking foot hit the gas pedal also.car kept going.ive been driving over 50 years never ran into this type of problem.to me the gas pedal and brake pedal are to close.it could cause a very bad accident.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 3,025 miles
    The braking system is defective in my 2017 Hyundai Accent. I have had it to the headquarter Hyundai dealership on 3 separate occasions to have the dangerous problem fixed. After the 3rd time I experienced the problem, I took it again back to the dealership. The car is under factory warranty. The problem is the brake…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2020, at 55,000 miles

  7. Body and structure

    4 complaints · 6%

    Parts named most often: body.

    I live where it snows. When driving down the road, the snow accumulates around the front tires and on front bumper. The accumulation of snow on my front bumper is pushing the bumper off. On both passenger and driver side of bumper are slowly being pushed off car by snow. The side of bumper is not bolted to car. It is…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 18,392 miles
    On easter sunday 04/01/2018 I was in an accident that caused ,$ 10,800.00 in front end collision damage , no airbags deployed. The resulting collision caused my seatbelt on break 3 of my left ribs . I had accidentally dropped a closed water bottle between my legs , said bottle then rolled up under brake pedal , after…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2018, at 6,500 miles

  8. Fuel system

    4 complaints · 6%

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2017 Hyundai Accent recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

Questions about the 2017 Hyundai Accent

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (24 complaints); air bags (21 complaints, typically around 43,500 miles); other or unspecified (16 complaints, typically around 49,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Hyundai Accent. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2017 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
It is 13th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints, with 68 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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