Hyundai · Accent · 2017
2017 Hyundai Accent
0
Recalls
66
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Hyundai Accent has no recalls and 66 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (14 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Hyundai Accent page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 14 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Hyundai Accent currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 66 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (14), engine (13), unknown or other (6).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Hyundai Accent
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 66
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
12.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
66 totalAIR BAGS,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 25, 2026
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 th...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2026
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, ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 18, 2025
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.
ENGINE
Jul 22, 2025
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 conver...
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ENGINE
May 10, 2025
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 Co...
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ENGINE
Apr 30, 2025
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 i...
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AIR BAGS
CRASH4 injuriesNov 11, 2024
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 ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jun 8, 2024
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 hi...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 2, 2024
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 ...
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ENGINE
May 29, 2024
Blown engine. Hole in engine block. Defective engine.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 66 total
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Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Hyundai models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have?
The 2017 Hyundai Accent has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA has received 66 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Accent.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
The 2017 Hyundai Accent received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Hyundai Accent are air bags (14 reports), engine (13 reports), unknown or other (6 reports).
Does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2017 Hyundai Accent. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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