Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Hyundai Accent owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while the contact's daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a head-on collision. The contact stated that the oncoming vehicle failed to stop at the stop sign, and resulted in a head-on collision. In addition, the contact stated that it resulted in a five-vehicle crash. The contact's vehicle was severely damaged to the entire front of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's vehicle was towed to the local tow yard. The paramedics and the police arrived on the scene. A Police Report was filed, however the information was unavailable. There were a total of four occupants in the vehicle. There were two adults seated in the front seats and two minor children seated in the rear seat. All four passengers were transported to the local medical center. …
While traveling on a public roadway under wet conditions, the vehicle was unable to stop within a safe distance despite brake application, resulting in a rear-end collision with the vehicle ahead. The primary concern is that the airbags did not deploy during the impact, despite significant front-end damage. The collision caused severe deformation of the hood and extensive damage to the front-left area, including the fender, bumper, and headlight assembly, with visible intrusion into the engine compartment. The vehicle was subsequently determined to be a total loss, which raises concerns about whether the airbag system functioned as intended under these impact conditions. Prior to the incident, there were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or other indications of a malfunction. …
October 2017 I purchased a 2017 Hyundai Accent. During my very first month driving this car right bumper clip broke. As I was under warranty took car in complained to the dealership. A tech came out and basically wacked it back in place. So now I notice both left and right sides of bumper are off track. My son is a licensed mechanic. Before I took it back to dealership he had checked and said mom your clip is broke. So he looks back under it again and now BOTH clips are broke. On 9/13/17 go back in. Hyundai notes in my paperwork clips are broke but failed to repair again at a little over 30,000 miles they note it again and failed to repair. This is a safety issue and I feel it should be a recall. …
My airbag check engine light kept going on and off for a couple weeks. A diagnostic was done on it at the auto repair shop and they told me the pods module came back with an error. They said with this malfunction none of the airbags will deploy if there's an accident, which is a huge safety risk. They said it will cost $2500 to fix but Hyundai had an airbag recall out where the airbags will not deploy in an accident, it just didn't include 2017 Hyundai Accent. I believe this may be part of a recall, that 2017 may need to be included in the formal recall. I have an appointment scheduled with a Hyundai dealership to get another diagnostic at the end of November but I'm sure they will say the same thing is wrong. …
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that after a visual inspection of the vehicle, she became aware that the vehicle was leaking oil. The check engine warning light was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with failures to the passenger's side occupant sensor and the catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
I have had this vehicle for 5 years and even replaced the engine in this vehicle for it to end up with the same issue. I take very good care of it and get its maintenance done. But the car is slow to get up to speed and misfires really bad. I replaced the spark plugs in it and they were coated in oil. The airbag sensor will come on indicating it's not operating properly. Overall a very unreliable vehicle that has multiple issues. It has ended in catastrophic engine failure twice now
Airbag light came on while driving. Took the car to the dealer and the dealer noted PODS MAT DEFECT. Dealer recommended replacing mat and unit. As the vehicle warranty for 5 years just expired, the burden for repairs is unfairly falling on me. I contacted Hyundai and they told me that the warranty expired and they cannot cover the cost for the fix. This is very expensive (greater than $1500) and should have been covered by the manufacturer .
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Accent. While driving 74 MPH, the air bags failed to deploy in the contact's vehicle after being struck on the front passenger side quarter panel. The vehicle traveled over the median, struck an embankment, rolled over, and landed on its roof. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. That contact sustained a concussion, head laceration, and a fractured collar bone that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was sending an inspector to determine the cause of the air bag deployment failure. The failure mileage was 841. The VIN was unavailable.
On easter Sunday 04/01/2018 I was in an accident that caused ,$ 10,800.00 in front end collision damage , no airbags deployed. The resulting collision caused my seatbelt on break 3 of my left ribs . I had accidentally dropped a closed water bottle between my legs , said bottle then rolled up under brake pedal , after I looked down to see where it went I looked up to my horror discovered a red ishtar with a car stopped if front of me . I slam on what brake I had available cut shell hard right and collided left front of my car into right rear of bumper in front of me , I then ricochet into guard rail thus desert he other front side of my vehicle . Again neither front or side airbags deployed.
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Hyundai Accent. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended and pushed over the median. As a result, the contact crashed head on into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a tow yard. The contact called stevens creek Hyundai at [phone] (located at 4425 stevens creek blvd, santa clara, ca 95051) and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and started an investigation. The failure mileage was 35,500.
Airbag complaints in other Accent years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2017 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Hyundai Accent, 31% of the model year's 68 complaints. The component named most often is sensor › occupant classification › front passenger (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Hyundai Accent airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2017 Hyundai Accent. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2017 Hyundai Accent airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 45,000 miles, and 30% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 7 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.