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Buying a used 2021 Hyundai Accent? Check these 4 recalls first
The headline item is a critical recall for a steering column that may detach while driving. A brake component that can weaken stopping power and two seat belt pretensioner explosion campaigns follow. None is flagged stop-driving or park-outside. Owner complaints total 16 — unverified and a thin sample — but seat belts (6) and wheels (5) are the leading areas, which lines up with the belt recall subject matter.
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 the steering column recall repair is recorded against the VIN
- Test brake pedal feel and stopping distance on a firm stop
- Inspect front seat belts and retractors, and ask about any wheel or tire work
- 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 steering column may detach while driving | Steering | critical |
| Hyundai Accent brake part may weaken stopping power | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Hyundai Accent seat belt tighteners can explode in crash | Seat Belts | high |
| Hyundai Accent and Elantra seat belt part can explode | 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 |