Recalls ·2011 Hyundai Accent

2011 Hyundai Accent recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Hyundai Accent; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — switch. Owners filed 38 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 17 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #11 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints38
Crashes reported3in 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 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine10 · 26%
Electrical system10 · 26%
Air bags7 · 18%
Vehicle speed control5 · 13%
Unknown or other4 · 11%
Exterior lighting3 · 8%
Service brakes3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

20111
20123
20133
20148
20157
20162
20172
20184
20192
20201
20232
20241
20251
20261

From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai accent. As the contact began to drive, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably to 50 mph without warning. The contact moved the gear shifter into neutral and powered off the engine to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed onto the curb and towed to an independent mechanic where it…

Vehicle speed control · Dec 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundai accent. While the contact was driving to have the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 15v566000 (exterior lighting), the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake light switch failed and needed to be…

Exterior lighting · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

I hadn't had this car for six months before two coils went bad. The two coils were replaced by the dealer, and within the next three months the other two went. I had to end of paying a mechanic shop myself to replace the remaining two coils due to the warranty expiring. This car is only a 2011 and i don't feel those…

Engine · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Headlights go out intermittently. Seems to occur after switching from high beams to low. Toggling between high and low beams or turning lights on and off have no effect. Taken to 2 different hyundai dealerships. Neither have been able to reproduce the problem. It occurs on average every 3-6 weeks. *tr

Exterior lighting · Nov 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20063
20073
20081
20092
20101
20111
20122
20131
20141
20152
20160
20170
20181
20191
20204
20214
20222

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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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