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2017 Hyundai Accent

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Accent.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Hyundai Accent is a passenger car featuring an S6 automatic transmission and an EPA-rated 26/36/30 mpg. Maintenance for this model requires 3.8-4.0 quarts of 5W-20 API engine oil. Positioned within a model history spanning 1991-2022, the 2017 version recorded zero recalls and 67 total owner complaints—primarily regarding air bags—which is significantly lower than the model's historical peak of 167 complaints seen in 1995.

Model year202220212020201920182017201620152014

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.8-4.0OEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy26/36/30 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 47 · 45 O.E. AmpHrs CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 47 · 45 O.E. AmpHrs CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP175/70R14OEM · verified
Wheel / rim5.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Battery37110F9620

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length162.2 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height57.1 in
Wheelbase101.2 in
Curb weight2555 lb
Track (front / rear)58.7 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined26 / 36 / 30 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.

7.8–10.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.80 sec — 2012 SE 5-door Hatchback
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2016Sport 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-48.60 sec16.90 sec137 hpFWD
2014SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-49.00 sec16.80 sec138 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-47.80 sec16.30 sec138 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-48.00 sec16.40 sec138 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-49.20 sec16.90 sec138 hpFWD
2012GLS Sedan 1.6L I-49.60 sec17.40 sec138 hpFWD
2012SE 5-door Hatchback 1.6L I-49.90 sec17.40 sec138 hpFWD
2012GLS Sedan 1.6L I-410.30 sec17.90 sec138 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.8-4.0 of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.7
Brake FluidDOT 3
Clutch FluidDOT 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity4.7
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity3.8-4.0

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.8-8.7 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)47.0 - 54.2 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)21.7-28.9 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)28.9-36.2 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)13.7-18.1 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)100 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity0.87-0.98 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.88-4.58 oz
Standard BCI Group Number47
Standard BCI Cranking Performance45 O.E. AmpHrs cca

Service checks

Engine Compression156

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront or rear: 16-23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58-; Rear: 36-
ABS Sensor Torque8.5
Minimum Pad Thickness0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs.13–16 ft. lbs
290.0
Engine Valve Cover Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.9-4.3 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5.8-7.22.9–4.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 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 7,500 miBattery (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Vacuum Line (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 37,500 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
Every 97,500 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 2017 Hyundai Accent shows a complaints figure of 67, which represents a significant improvement from the spike years of 2012 (152 complaints) and 2013 (140 complaints), and notably drops from the 2016 level of 99 complaints. Critically, 2017 recorded zero recalls and zero investigations—the second consecutive year without federal investigations—suggesting the model had stabilized after the quality concerns that characterized the early 2010s. The trend line after 2017 is even more telling: complaints fell sharply to 19 in 2018 and just 12 by 2020, indicating the Accent's reliability trajectory continued to strengthen in subsequent model years. However, the top complaint areas for 2017—air bags (15), engine (13), and service brakes (5)—reveal persistent hardware concerns that buyers should inspect carefully during pre-purchase evaluation. The 2017 model year sits at a transitional point: past the peak complaint era but before the dramatic quality improvement seen in 2018–2020, making it a reasonable used car prospect provided a thorough mechanical inspection confirms the air bag and engine systems are sound.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
68
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
67
Owner complaints
9 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 67 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags15
Engine13
Unknown Or Other6
Service Brakes5
Power Train4
Electrical System3
Unknown Or Other,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 68 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Z01 Letter2026-05-22Electrical SystemCertain 2012 – 2017 model year Accent, 2012 – 2017 model year Azera, 2013 – 2018 model…
26-BE-011H DN2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
26-BE-011H TSB2026-04-25Electrical SystemSome vehicles listed below may exhibit an intermittent airbag warning light and DTC(s)…
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…

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 2017 Accent take?

3.8-4.0 of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Accent have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Accent get?

EPA figures are 26 city / 36 highway / 30 combined mpg.