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2022 Hyundai Accent recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2022 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 17
Latest campaign: May 19, 2022

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	1	May 19, 2022	22V354000
Steering	1	May 6, 2022	22V311000

Safety recalls2

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

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

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 component17

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

17Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	6	35	1	1	1
Unknown or other	4	24	0	0	0
Seat belts	4	24	1	0	1
Engine	3	18	1	1	1
Steering	3	18	1	0	1
Service brakes	2	12	1	1	1
Suspension	2	12	0	0	0
Air bags	2	12	1	0	1
Power train	1	6	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	1	6	0	0	0
Tires	1	6	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	6	0	0	0
Wheels	1	6	0	0	0
Visibility	1	6	0	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. 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

Power train
“Transmission began exhibiting hesitation, RPM surge/drop, and a stuck gear at approximately 26,000 miles.”
Filed 09/30/2026 · ODI 11768169
Electrical system
“I was driving my 2022 Hyundai Accent (VIN [XXX] ) when the brakes suddenly failed without warning.”
Filed 04/07/2026 · ODI 11729689
Unknown or other
“This Is another complain on this car I bought car on 10 /10/25 because of cold weather approaching I asked my son to check and see if the antifreeze looked ok in car and the radiator looked hallow in could not see any…”
Filed 11/10/2025 · ODI 11698476

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2022 Hyundai Accent recall questions

How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 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 is the most common complaint about the 2022 Hyundai Accent?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 17 filed with NHTSA (35%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2022 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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