2022 Hyundai Accent Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2022 Hyundai Accent, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We have two 2022 Hyundai Accent SEL cars and both have the same problem. When there is no passenger aboard, the Passenger Air Bag Off sign lights up as it should and when there is a passenger aboard, the Off light goes off as it should. What doesn't happen is when there is a passenger aboard and the seat belt was not fastened and the car is being driven, there is no indication (either by beeper or dash light) that the belt is not fastened! …”
NHTSA complaint #11646278, filed 2025-03“Instead of a simple seat belt warning light staying on when the driver's side belt is not connected, the car uses a complicated system: The seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you place the ignition switch to the ON position regardless of belt fastening. However, if the seat belt is unfasted, a warning chime will sound for approximately 6 seconds. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and you drive over 6 mph the warning light will stay illuminated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11452293, filed 2022-02“The contact owns a 2022 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 dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11481239, filed 2022-08Related recalls
- 22V354000May 19, 2022Hyundai 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…Covers: Hyundai Accent 2020–2022, Elantra 2021–2022, Elantra Hybrid 2021–2022
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 24% |
| 2021 | 6 | 38% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Accent
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2022 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology