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Hyundai Accent 5: 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. Shop by model year.

Best years to target

2011 97 · 2019 93 · 2017 92 · 2015 91

Every model year, scored

The same scoring for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to judge the year either way.

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

201792/100
Buy

61 complaints · 0 recalls

201690/100
Buy

93 complaints · 0 recalls

201591/100
Buy

66 complaints · 0 recalls

201487/100
Buy

78 complaints · 0 recalls

201386/100
Buy

135 complaints · 0 recalls

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 5’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

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

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The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Hyundai Accent 5 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.