2017 Hyundai Accent Safety Report

Air Bags

14 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

Engine

13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

Unknown Or Other

6 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

Service Brakes

5 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

Power Train

4 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

Electrical System

3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.

Air bag deployment issues are a significant concern.

Engine problems are a common issue, leading to frequent replacements.

Service brake failures are reported, requiring regular maintenance.

Electrical system issues, including catalytic converter and ignition coil failures, are frequent.

I have had this vehicle for 5 years and even replaced the engine in this vehicle for it to end up with the same issue. I take very good care of it and get its maintenance done. But the car is slow to get up to speed and misfires really bad. I replaced the spark plugs in it and they were coated in oil. The airbag sensor will come on indicating it’s not operating properly. Overall a very unreliable ...

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 115,000. It was later discovered upon checking the Carfax Report, that the mileage was 176,504.

For the past year I keep having to replace the catalytic converter, ignition coils and spark plugs every 2/3months. I just replaced the catalytic converter in October with a tune up. A month later had to replace spark plugs.

I purchased my car in February I was told everything was fine, my car does this jerking everytime I drive sometimes acceleration is slow at first I took my car to carmax and was told the issue was fixed unfortunately my car is still having this issue it’s upsetting because this is my first car & I shouldn’t have this issue when it was supposed to be fixed before my warranty ended.

On [XXX] driving home from Crestline to Covina. My car died to get onto the on ramp at the [XXX] I had to pull over to a side street. My brakes weren’t working no indication light came on. I had it towed to Fontana Hyundai where they did a diagnostic And said my catalytic converter was the problem they had one in stock they replaced it sidenote, I had an oil change the week before. I took the car...

To preference, I have only owned this vehicle for less than six months, and that the only major issue concerning the vehicle was the replacement of the catalytic converter manifold. On the afternoon of [XXX] I was coming to a complete stop at a very busy 4-way located in Peach County, GA when the power to the entire vehicle was shut down. There was difficulty attempting to turn over the key in ign...

I had two different mechanics I trust tell me that this car has a particular engine that had an error in manufacturing, but Hyundai didn't correct it, because it would cost them too much. The error is heavy oil burning, such that it destroys the catalytic converter. I am now on my third catalytic converter in this car, and the check-engine light is beginning to flicker. Mechanic recommended contac...

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the oncoming vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign, and resulted in a head-on collision. In addition, the contact stated that it resulted in a five-vehicle crash. The contact's vehicle wa...

My catalytic converter failed on my car and will eventually needed a new engine. I was driving a busy road doing about 55 miles per hour and my car suddenly dropped down to 3-5 miles per hour without warning now flashing light on the dash nothing. I could have been killed or hit causing a multi car accident. I was so scared and it was so hot I thought my engine was going to blow. I coasted bac...

Passenger air bag dosent work. Dosent sense when someone is in the seat, the air bag light is on the dash.

Bad engine crankshaft, engine is still under 150k miles. Experiencing same issues as other models with this engine have. Other vehicles have received a recall for engine and extended warranty protection but not this model Pressing on gas throttle but low acceleration or none in some instances

Blown engine. Hole in engine block. Defective engine.

I have already submitted a report here and never had any follow up and I don't see it in the reported complaints section of this website with newer incidents already showing so I know it isn't that there is a back log. my car caught on fire while I was in the car, asleep. I have reports from the fire department, I have struggled with Hyundai for months and ultimately was denied any assistance due ...

Side marker light in the passenger side (PS) headlight assembly IS NOT working. Headlight (high beam and low beam) and combination turn signal/parking light ARE working. First noticed Feb 2024. Malfunctioning marker light will cause vehicle to fail annual state safety inspection. Problem is not intermittent. Car hasn't been inspected by dealer or other shop, dealer wants $169 to inspect/trouble...

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light illuminated after the failure. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the dealer; however, the vehicle stalled twice while in transit to the dealer. The dealer replaced the engine cylinder, catalytic converter, and various other engine parts. Months after the...

My car slowly started losing power and was not able to accelerate. My car would not go over 5 miles an hour as I pushed on the peddle. The engine was making noises every time I pushed on the peddle. My check engine light was also on. I got my car towed to AAA where they informed me that there was no oil in my engine and my engine was severely damaged. My last oil change was October 24, 2023 at 102...

October 2017 I purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. During my very first month driving this car right bumper clip broke. As I was under warranty took car in complained to the dealership. A tech came out and basically wacked it back in place. So now I notice both left and right sides of bumper are off track. My son is a licensed mechanic. Before I took it back to dealership he had checked and said mom...

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the vehicle, she became aware that the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with failures to the p...

Like many of the other complaints, in 2 years I have now replaced 3 catalytic converters. Everything will be fine and then BAM car stops working. No one can find any other issues. The car is in the shop again after the engine misfire light came on. Let’s see what it is this time. I am guessing it is an engine problem but no matter how many times I look, there are no recalls. Not sure what el...

1. The engine loses power at different random times, for no apparent or obvious reason. This loss of power has happened at low and high speeds. Nothing seems to proceed the loss of power, it can happen at interstate speeds and at low speeds such as 25mph zones. 2. Driver side seat belt does lot stay latched. It unlatches when any pressure at all is applied.