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2021 Hyundai Accent recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 16
Latest campaign: May 19, 2022

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	2	May 19, 2022	22V354000 22V069000
Steering	1	May 6, 2022	22V311000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Dec 2, 2021	21V937000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 19, 2022Latest campaign


May 19, 202222V354000	Seat belts: front An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V354000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V354000 · May 19, 2022
May 6, 202222V311000	Steering: column Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V311000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V311000 · May 6, 2022
Feb 9, 202222V069000	Seat belts: front An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V069000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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 by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Campaign NHTSA 22V069000 · Feb 9, 2022
Dec 2, 202121V937000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V937000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 21V937000 · Dec 2, 2021

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component16

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

16Complaints filed

0Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Fires	Injuries
Seat belts	6	38	0	0
Wheels	5	31	0	1
Engine	4	25	1	0
Electrical system	2	13	0	0
Service brakes	1	6	0	0
Steering	1	6	0	1

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“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.”
Filed 07/01/2025 · ODI 11670511
Electrical system
“Hard time stopping and controlling the vechile”
Filed 04/26/2025 · ODI 11656989
Engine
“The contact leased a 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…”
Filed 10/01/2024 · ODI 11617490

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2021 Hyundai Accent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Accent. The most recent, 22V354000 (reported May 19, 2022), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Hyundai Accent recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: steering (1), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Hyundai Accent?

Seat belts is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Hyundai Accent?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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