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4 open safety recalls recorded with NHTSA. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer, whatever the age of the vehicle.

  1. SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Accent, 2021-2022 Elantra, and 2021-2022 Elantra HEV vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.

    Risk
    An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 229. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall numbers 21V-796, 22V-069, 22V-218, and 22V-123 for Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles. All Accent, Elantra, and Elantra HEV vehicles already repaired under the previous recalls will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 22V354000 · Hyundai Motor America · Reported 19/05/2022

  2. STEERING:COLUMN

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result in a loss of steering control.

    Risk
    Loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 226.

    NHTSA campaign 22V311000 · Hyundai Motor America · Reported 06/05/2022

  3. SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.

    Risk
    An exploding seat belt pretensioner can project metal fragments into the vehicle, striking vehicle occupants and resulting in injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 24, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 219. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 21V-796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V-354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 22V069000 · Hyundai Motor America · Reported 09/02/2022

  4. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Accent vehicles. The brake master cylinder may have been manufactured with sharp edges that can damage the inner oil seal, resulting in reduced braking performance.

    Risk
    Reduced braking performance can cause longer brake pedal travel or extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 213.

    NHTSA campaign 21V937000 · Hyundai Motor America · Reported 02/12/2021

Is your 2021 Hyundai Accent affected?

A recall applies to a range of vehicles, not to every one built that year. Check your VIN to see which of these are open on yours.

Source: NHTSA public recall database.

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Recall information comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, last updated 2022-05-19. DriveDocket is not affiliated with NHTSA, Hyundai, or any vehicle manufacturer. Confirm any recall with a franchised dealer before relying on it.

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