2022 Hyundai ACCENT: complaints, problems and recalls

Instead of a simple seat belt warning light staying on when the driver's side belt is not connected, the car uses a complicated system: "The seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you place the ignition switch to the ON position regardless of belt fastening. However, if the seat belt is unfasted, a warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 6 mph the warning light will stay illuminated. If you continue to drive over 12 mph the sea…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11452293 at NHTSA ↗

THE VEHICLE IS GIVING JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND CAN'T MOVE. I HAD REPORTED TO HYUANDAI,STOCKTON -THEY INSPECTED AND SAID NO ISSUES. AFTER I GOT AND TRAVLLED FOR ANOTHER 200-500 MILES, THE CAR HAVING SAME ISSUES AND STOP ON THE FREE WAY,WHEN IWAS WITH MY FAMILY AND KIDS. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO HYUANDAI STOCKON AND THEY SAID THE CYLINDERS AND POWER PLUGS WERE MISFIRMED. THYE KEP THE CAR FOR ONE WEEK AND THEY REPLACED THE PARTS. THYE REQUESTED ME TO TAKE THE CAR AND DRIVE, BUT I WAS NOT COMFORTABLE/FEELING SAFE TO DRIVE THAT CAR- AS THEY WERE NOT GU…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11475309 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11481239 at NHTSA ↗

My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did not deploy. I am having the steering column checked and airbags checked as I have read on several websites online that this is one of the recalls on my car (the steering column may loosen and may cause a crash). The Insurance changed the at-fault clause to not at fault after they verified the information online about the steering column being defecti…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11491558 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that while driving, the odometer was registering more miles than she had traveled. While driving, the rear-view camera erroneously activated. The instrument cluster light was bright during the daytime but was extremely dim at night. Additionally, there was static detected from the radio. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was test driven. The contact was that the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair…

Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11493830 at NHTSA ↗

2 cracks in my windshield because of unclean roads, new tires only 4 months old having side wall issues and causing car to wobble.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11511437 at NHTSA ↗

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the oil pressure, battery, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the engine revved but the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after multiple attempts, he was able to restart the vehicle and drive as needed. The vehicle was then taken to a local dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the fai…

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 11519152 at NHTSA ↗

CAMPAIGN NUMBER 22V311000 Unsecured Steering Column: Have not received the owner notification letter.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11519998 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2022-05-06 (May 6, 2022)

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.

Reported: 2022-05-19 (May 19, 2022)

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, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.