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2021 Hyundai

Accent

Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 1.6 L

Hyundai Accent: best and worst years
2021 Hyundai Accent

Closest available photo (2019 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

2019 photoElise240SXCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
120
Axle ratio
5.45
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
33 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
36 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$1,750EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
248 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
8/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
3/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
42 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 6 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
14 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
No
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
16
Reported injuries
1

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • SEAT BELTS32%
  • WHEELS26%
  • ENGINE21%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • SERVICE BRAKES5%
  • STEERING5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 19 total.

Hyundai Accent: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • RQ22003opened Aug 8, 2022SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

    Seat Belt Pretensioners May Rupture

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
5 yr / 60k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.