2010 Hyundai Accent recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Hyundai Accent; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 87 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #10 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints87

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 15V566000 · 08 Sep 2015

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: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags8 · 20%

Engine7 · 18%

Exterior lighting7 · 18%

Service brakes7 · 18%

Electrical system6 · 15%

Visibility/wiper5 · 12%

Unknown or other4 · 10%

Steering2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

201512

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20213

20221

20231

20241

20261

From owner complaints

While my vehicle was in motion, driving straight after 2 right turns, after approximately 5 minutes of driving, a thin wisp of smoke rose up from my steering column, or near my steering column, on the left side. From my general google research, this appears to be an electrical problem. *tr
Electrical system · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

The ignition cables and spark plugs are faulty and had to be replaced just after 60,000 miles. I was driving and suddenly my check engine light started flashing, my car was shaking, and not shifting past first gear. Had it towed to a mechanic. They said the ignition cables and spark plugs were faulty. They had seen…
Engine · Jun 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Car stopped running. Timing belt broke resulting in ruined engine requiring full engine replacement. Mileage was 63k.
Engine · Nov 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 hyundai accent. The contact stated that the tail lights, hazard lights, and turn signal lights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that there was no fault code from the diagnostic…
Electrical system · Jun 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2010 Hyundai lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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