NHTSA lists 38 complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, 3 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI ACCENT.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2015-09-08. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depress (excerpt)
Consequence: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
48 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 8 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 6 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 |
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| AIR BAGS | 4 |
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| STEERING | 3 |
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| TIRES | 3 |
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11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11025476
Date: 2025-11-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary
11000788
Date: 2024-05-10. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (a HMAa ) that had alleged that certain 2011 a 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the a Class Vehiclesa ) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with
11000314
Date: 2024-05-09. Type: Service Campaign. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (a HMAa ) that had alleged that certain 2011 a 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped with an engine immobilizer (called the a Class Vehiclesa ) contain design flaws, including the failure to manufacture the Class Vehicles with
10251285
Date: 2024-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separated on the inner side of the wiper blade, w
10251282
Date: 2024-02-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyunda
10251275
Date: 2024-02-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyunda
10249702
Date: 2024-01-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to install a key cylinder reinforcement protector assembly and installation of two anti-theft decals on the front windows.
10249707
Date: 2024-01-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Hyundai has launched an anti-theft software upgrade and window decal campaign (Campaign 993), combined with an anti-theft steering wheel lock campaign (Campaign P32), and anti-theft ignition cylinder protector campaign (Campaign 9A5) in response to an increase in thefts of certain 2011-2022MY Hyunda