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2020 Hyundai Accent
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 36 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 33 | 41 | 36 | 248 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 29 | 39 | 33 | 273 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Elantra and 2020 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver and passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Accent vehicles. In the event of a crash, the front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioner(s) may explode upon deployment.
Hyundai 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 front driver-side and/or passenger-side seat belt pretensioners may explode upon deployment.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
17 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Hyundai Accent?
EPA figures for the 2020 Hyundai Accent reach 36 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Accent. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Accent?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Accent, most often about: Engine, Air Bags, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Hyundai Accent (2020 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.