Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Accent. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
- Summary
- 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.
Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
- Consequence
- Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
Seat Belt Pretensioner May Explode
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Trunk Emergency Release May Fail/FMVSS 401
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
- Consequence
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
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Owner complaints (12)
12 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 33.3% |
| Air bags | 2 | 16.7% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 16.7% |
| Structure | 2 | 16.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 16.7% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 8.3% |
| Seat belts | 1 | 8.3% |
| Seats | 1 | 8.3% |
| Steering | 1 | 8.3% |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 8.3% |
How 2020 compares with other Accent years
Best and worst Accent years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 141 | 1 |
| 2014 | 79 | 1 |
| 2015 | 70 | 2 |
| 2016 | 101 | 0 |
| 2017 | 68 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 |
| 2020 | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 17 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Hyundai Accent 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 36 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,850
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 248 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 36 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 / 41 / 36 | $1,850 | 248 |
| 1.6 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 39 / 33 | $2,050 | 273 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Hyundai Accent FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 22V354000 (seat belt), 22V218000 (seat belt), 22V069000 (seat belt), 21V619000 (latch). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Accent problems?
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (4), Air bags (2), Fuel/propulsion system (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Hyundai Accent get?
EPA rates the 1.6 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 33 city, 41 highway and 36 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2020 Hyundai Accent get?
NHTSA rated the 2020 Hyundai Accent 4 dr fwd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (11.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2020 Accent compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 Hyundai Accent model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (12) and the 2013 the most (141). The 2020 drew 12. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.