2022 Hyundai AccentFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Compact CarsFront-Wheel Drive
2022 Hyundai Accent

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City
33
MPG
Highway
41
MPG
Combined
36
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
33
Hwy
41
Comb
36
Fuel cost: $1,900/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: 7/10
GHG Score: 7/10

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.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2022 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability11.3%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: No
16
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History2

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems16 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 16 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Accent. Top reported issues include electrical system, seat belts and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
6
Seat Belts
4
Steering
3
Engine
3
Brakes
2
Wheels & Tires
2
Suspension
2
Air Bags
2

2022 Hyundai Accent problems by category: Electrical System: 6 complaints, Seat Belts: 4 complaints, Steering: 3 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Brakes: 2 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints, Suspension: 2 complaints, Air Bags: 2 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
3
Fires Reported
6
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 06/05/2023ODI#11525514
On three separate occasions my car has completely shut off WHILE DRIVING! I purchased it brand new in August 2022. Each time there was no warning lights or anything. I would notice I was losing speed.…
SteeringFiled: 10/31/2022Crash1 InjuryODI#11491558
My car, a 2022 Hyundai Accent Sel, left the right lane I was traveling in on a highway and continued into the left lane, then onto the left shoulder, and finally stopped in a ditch. The airbags did no…
SuspensionFiled: 07/22/2022ODI#11475309
THE VEHICLE IS GIVING JERKS WHILE DRIVING AND CAN'T MOVE. I HAD REPORTED TO HYUANDAI,STOCKTON -THEY INSPECTED AND SAID NO ISSUES. AFTER I GOT AND TRAVLLED FOR ANOTHER 200-500 MILES, THE CAR HAVING SA…

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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