2020 Hyundai Accent recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2020 Hyundai Accent recalls, newest first
May 19, 2022Seat Belts, FrontHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 to 2022 Accent, 2021 to 2022 Elantra, and 2021 to 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.
Fix: 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 21V796, 22V069, 22V218, and 22V123 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
Apr 1, 2022Seat Belts, FrontHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 to 2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Risk: Exploding seat belt pretensioners can project metal fragments into the vehicle, strike vehicle occupants, and result in injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 31, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 223. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 22V218000 · Hyundai Motor America
Feb 9, 2022Seat Belts, FrontHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 to 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.
Fix: 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 21V796. This recall is replaced by NHTSA recall number 22V354. Vehicles already repaired under this recall will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 22V069000 · Hyundai Motor America
Aug 6, 2021Latches/locks/linkages, Trunk LidHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Sonata, 2016 to 2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018 to 2020 Accent, and 2016 to 2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1 855 371 9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
NHTSA campaign 21V619000 · Hyundai Motor America
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Accent. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2020 Hyundai Accent has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.