Chevrolet Volt vs Hyundai Accent
Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Chevrolet Volt
- Total complaints
- 1,852
- Avg per model year
- 206
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 8
- Most complained year
- 2017 (693)
Top problems: Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System, Power Train
Hyundai Accent
- Total complaints
- 1,975
- Avg per model year
- 72
- Recall campaigns (all years)
- 19
- Most complained year
- 2012 (152)
Top problems: Air Bags, Engine, Power Train
Complaints by model year
| Year | Chevrolet Volt | Hyundai Accent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 34 | 29 | ||
| 2018 | 218 | 19 | ||
| 2017 | 693 | 68 | ||
| 2016 | 169 | 99 | ||
| 2015 | 43 | 69 | ||
| 2014 | 93 | 79 | ||
| 2013 | 308 | 140 | ||
| 2012 | 245 | 152 | ||
| 2011 | 49 | 37 |
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.