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2022 Hyundai Accent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Accent.

Transmission Automatic (AV-S1)

The 2022 Hyundai Accent features an Automatic (AV-S1) transmission and achieves an EPA fuel economy rating of 33/41/36 mpg, utilizing 4.02 quarts of 0W-20 viscosity engine oil. This model year recorded 16 total owner complaints—chiefly in the "Unknown Or Other" category—and two recalls. In the context of the model's 1991-2022 history, the 2022 iteration remains far more stable than the high-complaint year of 1995, which saw 167 reports, but it exceeds the 1993 low of a single complaint.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.02 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy33/41/36 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tail / brake / turnLAMPOEM · verified
Tire size205/45R17/XL 88VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S1)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined33 / 41 / 36 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Accent of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 2018 SE Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Limited Sedan 1.6L I-49.60 sec17.20 sec130 hpFWD
2018SE Sedan 1.6L I-47.50 sec16.00 sec130 hpFWD
2018Limited Sedan 1.6L I-48.90 sec16.80 sec130 hpFWD
2018Limited Sedan 1.6L I-49.30 sec17.00 sec130 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.02 qt of 0W-20 engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid Capacity0.7-0.8 Qts.
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Engine Coolant Capacity5.6 qt
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.02 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts26.0-29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.035"-0.039" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.0-1.11 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.53-4.23 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor Torque6.3
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.031; Rear: 0.028
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 0.787; Rear: 0.331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation0.0002"
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0016"
Maximum Drum Diameter8.161"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
149.0-52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 98-102°49–52 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 16,000 miFuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 miClutch Hydraulic System (drain & refill)
Every 96,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Hyundai Accent sits at the end of a long downward trend in owner complaints, with just 16 complaints, 2 recalls, and 0 federal investigations on record. Compared with the model’s peak years—such as 1995 (167 complaints, 5 recalls, 4 investigations) and 2012 (152 complaints, 2 recalls, 1 investigation)—recent vintages show far lower complaint volume, and 2022 continues that pattern with complaint counts matching 2021 (16) while carrying fewer recalls than 2020 or 2021 (4 each). The 2022 dataset shows two crash-related complaints and one fire-related complaint, though the federal record does not specify root causes. Top reported areas for 2022 are diffuse, led by "Unknown or Other" and "Seat Belts" with two complaints apiece, suggesting no single dominant systemic issue in the data. Given its low complaint count, reduced recall load versus the immediately preceding model years, and absence of open investigations, the 2022 Accent appears to be a comparatively sound used-car choice within this generation.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
36
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
16
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Seat Belts2
Electrical System,Service Brakes,Engine1
Steering,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Electrical System,Vehicle Speed Control1
Tires1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Steering,Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V311000Steering:ColumnReported 06/05/2022

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Accent vehicles. A bolt in the steering column may not be secured properly, which can cause the steering column to detach from the steering rack and result… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the lower steering column u-joint retention bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 5, 2022. Owners may…

22V354000Seat Belts:FrontReported 19/05/2022

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… Remedy: Dealers will secure the seat belt pretensioner(s) with a cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 36 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…
25-01-089H TSB2025-12-15Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides the service procedure for installation of a key cylinder…
25-01-089H DN2025-12-15Electrical SystemIn addition to the Anti-Theft software provided under Service Campaign 993 (TSB…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Accent take?

4.02 qt of Quaker State 0W-20 SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Accent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accent get?

EPA figures are 33 city / 41 highway / 36 combined mpg.