| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V311000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V354000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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 | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2022 Hyundai Accent Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2022 Hyundai Accent have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2022 Hyundai Accent has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2022 Hyundai Accent recalls?
A: The 2022 Hyundai Accent recalls include: STEERING:COLUMN, SEAT BELTS:FRONT.
A: Yes, the 2022 Hyundai Accent has atleast 5 recalls.Q: What are the 2022 Hyundai Accent recalls?
A: The 2022 Hyundai Accent recalls include: STEERING:COLUMN, SEAT BELTS:FRONT.