2021 Hyundai AccentFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

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2021 Hyundai Accent

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City
33
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
Combined
36
MPG

Real-World MPG

Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov

42.0MPG average+16.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 36 MPG · Owner reported avg: 42.0 MPG

Driving mix: City 13% / Highway 87%

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.

Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 42.0 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 36 MPG.

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
33
Hwy
41
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $1,900/yr
Manual 6-spd
Regular
City
29
Hwy
39
Comb
33
Fuel cost: $2,050/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,900

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$2,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 8/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
248 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
8.3 barrels

Specifications

Engine
1.6L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Body Style
Sedan
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
1.6L, 4-cylinder
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$1,871/yr
California
$5.957/gal$2,482/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$1,620/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$1,723/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$1,884/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$1,879/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$2,330/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$1,924/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$1,810/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$1,853/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 36 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems16 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Accent. Top reported issues include seat belts, wheels & tires and engine. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Seat Belts
6
Wheels & Tires
5
Engine
4
Electrical System
2
Brakes
1
Steering
1

2021 Hyundai Accent problems by category: Seat Belts: 6 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 5 complaints, Engine: 4 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Steering: 1 complaints.

0
Crashes Reported
1
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

EngineFiled: 10/01/2024ODI#11617490
The contact leased a 2021 Hyundai Accent through Enterprise Rent-A-Car. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power for about 5 seconds while accelerating and decelerat…
Seat BeltsFiled: 11/29/2022ODI#11495320
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Accent. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V354000 (Seat Belts) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local de…
SteeringFiled: 08/31/20211 InjuryODI#11431287
The car seems to have sort of an alignment problem. Steering keeps going to the left and I constantly have to pull steering to the right. Even with both have on steering wheel the car goes to the left…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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