The best and worst Hyundai Accent years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Hyundai Accents old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2011, 2018 and 2020–2021 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2007–2008 and 2012–2013 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2021 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2007 Hyundai Accent · 21.1 per 10,000 sold (1.8× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 80,000 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2008 Hyundai Accent · 17.8 per 10,000 sold (1.5× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,000 miles; then doors, windows, latches, seats and trim.
2012 Hyundai Accent · 22.9 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 30,000 miles; then stalling and no-start.
2013 Hyundai Accent · 23.3 per 10,000 sold (2.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 17,192 miles; then abs module and wheel speed sensors.
Years with the fewest complaints
2011 Hyundai Accent · 6.8 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Spark plugs, coils and ignition, typically around 63,700 miles.
2018 Hyundai Accent · 6.5 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
2020 Hyundai Accent · 7.5 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 6,000 miles.
2021 Hyundai Accent · 8.5 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Wheels, studs and lug failures.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Hyundai Accent year: 11.7 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Accent?
Among Hyundai Accents old enough to judge (2005–2021), the 2013 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 23.3, about 2.0× a typical Hyundai Accent year. The 2007–2008 and 2012 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Hyundai Accent?
The 2018 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Hyundai Accents from 2005–2021: 6.5, against 11.7 for a typical year. The 2011 and 2020–2021 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2013 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported problem on the 2013 Hyundai Accent is airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 17,192 miles.
Why aren't the newest Hyundai Accent years ranked?
The 2022 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.