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Buying a used 2021 Hyundai Accent? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Accent has 4 recalls involving reduced braking from the master cylinder, seat belt pretensioner concerns, and a steering column bolt that may loosen. Its 16 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, with seat belts listed in 6, wheels in 5, engine concerns in 4, and electrical issues in 2. Restraints appear in both records, while the braking and steering recalls call for documented completion. Wheel and engine service history adds separate inspection context.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm brake master cylinder and steering column bolt recall completion.
- Obtain records for all applicable pretensioner recall repairs.
- Ask about wheel problems, engine symptoms, and related repairs.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Hyundai Accent
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Accent Brake Master Cylinder Can Reduce Braking | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Hyundai Accent Seat Belt Pretensioners May Explode | Seat Belts | high |
| Hyundai Accent Steering Column Bolt May Loosen | Steering | high |
| Hyundai Accent and Elantra Seat Belt Pretensioner Risk | Seat Belts | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
16 complaints filed for this model year, including 0 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 6 | Yes |
| Wheels | 5 | None found |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | Yes |
| Steering | 1 | Yes |