2011 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

The 2011 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2011 compares

Low

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 23 Accent model years — 16th most.

1recalls

38complaints

3crashes

0fires

3injuries

45,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Sep 8, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V566000 · 99,500 vehicles

Problem: 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 depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.

Risk: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System10

Engine10

Air Bags7

Vehicle Speed Control5

Unknown or other4

Exterior Lighting3

Service Brakes3

Steering3

Electronic Stability Control2

Fuel System1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2011 vs. other Hyundai Accent years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2011. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2011 Hyundai Accent have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2011 Hyundai Accent, the latest from Sep 8, 2015 (exterior lighting). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Accent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (10), engine (10), air bags (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.