2017 Hyundai Accent engine problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Hyundai Accent — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have replaced the GDI engine on the 2017 Hyundai Accent once. I have also had the catalytic converter replaced 3x. The car lunges as if there will be another catalytic converter issue soon. Hyuandi recommended a fuel induction completion to prevent the issue from occurring again, but it did. This…”
filed Jul 17, 2026
“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…”
filed Mar 4, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Accent years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Accent | 19 | 66% |
| 2018 Accent | 8 | 42% |
| 2016 Accent | 32 | 32% |
| 2015 Accent | 20 | 29% |
| 2014 Accent | 18 | 23% |
| 2013 Accent | 34 | 24% |
| 2012 Accent | 36 | 24% |
| 2011 Accent | 10 | 27% |
| 2010 Accent | 7 | 8% |
| 2009 Accent | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Accent | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Accent | 6 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Hyundai Accent
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.