2017 Hyundai Accent Reliability
The 2017 Hyundai Accent has 68 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and air bags. Compared with nearby Accent model years (2015–2019), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Accent's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
68
NHTSA owner complaints
0
Recall campaigns
9
Complaints citing a crash
3
Complaints citing a fire
2017 Hyundai Accent complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 model year, filed between 2017 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 23 | 34% |
| Air bags | 21 | 31% |
| Unknown or other | 16 | 24% |
| Electrical system | 9 | 13% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 6 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 4 | 6% |
| Body structure | 4 | 6% |
2017 Hyundai Accent recalls
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2017 Hyundai Accent in NHTSA's recall database.
How the 2017 compares with nearby Accent years
Verdicts compare these Accent model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 70 | 2 | Air bags | Solid |
| 2016 | 103 | 0 | Engine | Caution |
| 2017 (this page) | 68 | 0 | Engine | Solid |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 | Engine | Solid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2017 Hyundai Accent
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2017 Hyundai Accent reliability FAQ
Is the 2017 Hyundai Accent reliable?
The 2017 Hyundai Accent has 68 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and air bags. Compared with nearby Accent model years (2015–2019), it rates as a solid year: complaints are in line with the Accent's typical year.
What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Accent problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2017 Hyundai Accent are engine (23), air bags (21), unknown or other (16), electrical system (9). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have recalls?
No recall campaigns are listed for the 2017 Hyundai Accent in NHTSA's recall database.
How does the 2017 Hyundai Accent compare with the 2016 and 2018 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 103 complaints and 0 recalls (caution); the 2018 has 19 complaints and 1 recall (solid). The 2017 has 68 complaints and 0 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2017 Hyundai Accent?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2017 Accent, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.