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Hyundai Accent: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2022 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2011 (97/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2011 97 · 2019 93 · 2018 90 · 2017 89

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202288/100
Buy

16 complaints · 2 recalls

202164/100
Caution

16 complaints · 4 recalls

202064/100
Caution

12 complaints · 4 recalls

201993/100
Buy

29 complaints · 1 recalls

201890/100
Buy

19 complaints · 1 recalls

201789/100
Buy

67 complaints · 0 recalls

201687/100
Buy

99 complaints · 0 recalls

201564/100
Caution

69 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201464/100
Caution

80 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201364/100
Caution

140 complaints · 1 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201264/100
Caution

152 complaints · 2 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201197/100
Buybest year

37 complaints · 1 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2011?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2011 Hyundai Accent’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2022 Hyundai Accent head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Hyundai Accent as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.