2021 Hyundai Accent
The 2021 Hyundai Accent is a compact car, rated at 36 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

- Combined MPG
- 36
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $17,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Accent |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 1.6 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S1) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 33 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 41 |
| Combined MPG | 36 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 248 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1750 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Accent | 36 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Accent | 33 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 33 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 41 MPG |
| Combined | 36 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 14% more efficient than the Accent's class average.
- Amount financed
- $15,300
- Total interest
- $2,662
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≈ $1,117/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (4)
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER21V937000 · 2021-12-02
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.
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.
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT22V069000 · 2022-02-09
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.
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.
- STEERING:COLUMN22V311000 · 2022-05-06
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.
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.
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT22V354000 · 2022-05-19
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2021 Hyundai Accent?
The 2021 Hyundai Accent is EPA-rated at 36 MPG combined (33 city / 41 highway).
Is the 2021 Hyundai Accent reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Accent. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2021 Hyundai Accent?
The 2021 Hyundai Accent earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2021 Hyundai Accent?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2021 Hyundai Accent costs roughly $1,117 per year to fuel, or about $5,583 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2021 Hyundai Accent?
The 2021 Hyundai Accent is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC