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2021 Hyundai Accent recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Accent. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: ACCENT.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Accent, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V354000May 19, 2022Seat Belts › Front
22V311000May 6, 2022Steering › Column
22V069000February 9, 2022Seat Belts › Front
21V937000December 2, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Systems involved: Seat Belts (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V354000Manufacturer no. 229

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
May 19, 2022
Owner notification
August 29, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
230,233 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ACCENT

Components: Seat Belts › Front; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V354000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V311000Manufacturer no. 226

Steering › Column

Report received by NHTSA
May 6, 2022
Owner notification
July 5, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ACCENT

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V311000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V069000Manufacturer no. 219

Seat Belts › Front

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2022
Owner notification
February 24, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
354 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ACCENT

Components: Seat Belts › Front; Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V069000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V937000Manufacturer no. 213

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Report received by NHTSA
December 2, 2021
Owner notification
January 26, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
76 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
ACCENT

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V937000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: May 19, 2022.