2017 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability

98 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Hyundai Accent, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 42/100 on the trouble index — a below-average year for this model. Engine leads the reports.

98Complaints
42/100Trouble index
0Recalls
48,791Typical trouble mileage

Below average

Where 2017 sits among all Accent years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 24 complaints (24%)
Airbags 22 complaints (22%) · typically ~43,500 miles
Other 16 complaints (16%) · typically ~48,791 miles
Electrical 11 complaints (11%)
Transmission & drivetrain 6 complaints (6%)
Brakes & stability 5 complaints (5%)

Mileage when trouble shows up

Among the 43 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 48,791 miles. Half of those reports fall between 22,000 and 63,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Hyundai Accent.

Technical service bulletins

68 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and transmission & drivetrain — are on file for the 2017 Hyundai Accent. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2017 Accent TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2017peak 18 in 20192026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2017 Hyundai Accent reliable?

The 2017 Hyundai Accent drew 98 complaints in federal safety records — a below-average year for this model. Its trouble index is 42/100, scored against the model's worst year (2013).

What are the most common 2017 Hyundai Accent problems?

The top reported problems for the 2017 Hyundai Accent are engine (24 complaints), airbags (22), and other (16).

At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Accent problems show up?

Owners most often report 2017 Hyundai Accent problems around 48,791 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 22,000 and 63,000 miles.

Does the 2017 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Hyundai Accent. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.