Hyundai Accent Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 1995–2026 · Updated Oct 30, 2026 · 3.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2022 Hyundai Accent window sticker reads 36 mpg combined (33 city, 41 highway) for the 1.6L 4-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2022 Accent 4 stars overall, and a used 2019 asks about $7,999 today.

The Hyundai Accent window sticker — build, options & years

The Hyundai Accent ran from 1995–2026 across 5 generations (1995–1999, 2000–2005, 2006–2009, 2010–2017, 2018–2020).

Powertrain on the label
1.6L 4-cyl
EPA fuel economy
36 mpg combined (2022)
Warranty as sold
5 years / 60,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
10 years / 100,000 miles
Generations
5 (1995–2026)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Hyundai Accent VIN decoder.

What the Hyundai Accent sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2022 Accent:

FIG.01·Hyundai Accent — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving33 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising41 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label36 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $1,750 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 300 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Compact Cars, 2022) the best Accent version ranks #4 of 29 on combined MPG (the class best is 52 mpg).

How the Accent's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 1995 to 2022:

FIG.02·Hyundai Accent — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
199519992003200720112015201920222828282930313236
RANGE 28 → 36·SOURCE EPA · 1995–2022

Combined went from 28 mpg in 1995 to 36 in 2022. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.

Safety ratings printed on the label

NHTSA results for the 2022 Accent:

FIG.03·Hyundai Accent — NHTSA Safety Ratings
01
Overall★★★★☆4★
02
Frontal crash★★★★☆4★
03
Side crash★★★★★5★
04
Rollover★★★★☆4★
TOP 4·UNIT NHTSA stars (out of 5)·SOURCE NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

Against other models: safest cars ranking.

The Accent sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the Accent (36 mpg, 2022) sits behind the Mitsubishi Mirage G4.

FIG.04·Hyundai Accent window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Hyundai Accent202236 mpg4★
Ford Focus201834 mpg5★
Chevrolet Sonic202029 mpg5★
Mitsubishi Mirage G4202437 mpg—
ROWS 4·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA

What a used Accent sells for now

Median asking price by model year, from 175 live US listings:

FIG.05·Hyundai Accent — Market Price by Model Year
Model yearMedian asking priceSample
2019$7,9999 listings
2017$5,50027 listings
2016$5,90022 listings
2015$4,20022 listings
2014$3,99520 listings
2013$4,99519 listings
2012$4,50021 listings
2010$3,9998 listings
2009$3,49914 listings
2008$3,49513 listings
ROWS 10·SOURCE ForCar market data

A 2019 Accent asks a median $7,999 today, a 2008 about $3,495. Full breakdown on the Hyundai Accent value page.

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Hyundai Accent · 32 model years
Safety (NHTSA)4.0
Recall record4.3
Complaint severity3.0

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Hyundai Accent VIN decoder.

Accent window sticker — every model year

ForCar has built 9 Accent window stickers from VINs so far, opened 13 times. The most requested model years are 2019, 2012 and 2022.

Any Accent from 1995–2026: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Hyundai models: Hyundai window stickers.

Other Hyundai window stickers

FIG.06·Other Hyundai window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Hyundai Santa Fe2001–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD36 mpg
Hyundai Palisade2020–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD34 mpg
Hyundai Elantra1992–2026Midsize Cars54 mpg
Hyundai Tucson2005–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD50 mpg
Hyundai Sonata1989–2026Large Cars52 mpg
Hyundai Kona2018–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD120 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Hyundai Accent

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Accent, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Hyundai Accent all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Hyundai Accent window sticker show?

The 2022 label shows up to 36 mpg combined, #4 of 29 in its EPA class (Compact Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $1,750 a year.

What safety rating is on the Hyundai Accent sticker?

4 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2022 model, by test: frontal crash 4, side crash 5, rollover 4.

Does the Accent sticker show better MPG than the Ford Focus?

Yes: the most efficient 2022 Accent reads 36 mpg combined, the 2018 Ford Focus 34.

Which Hyundai Accent years do people look up most?

2019, with 2 of the 9 Accent window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2012 and 2022.

What is a used Hyundai Accent worth now?

A 2019 asks a median $7,999 and a 2008 about $3,495, across 175 live listings. More on the Hyundai Accent value page.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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