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2010 Hyundai Accent Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Hyundai Accent, most often about the brakes (25% of complaints, typically around 47,000 miles). It is 10th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2010 Hyundai Accent problems
Brakes
22 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 47,000 miles.
The brake lamp switch became defective intermittently, approximately 10,000 miles ago. It has now failed completely. Apparently I am not the only one experiencing this problem: http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/03/Hyundai-kia-recalling-1-6m-more-models-for-faulty-brake-switch/ this is a serious problem, so I wanted you…
My brake lights are all out. All 3. I did some research and found that some cars up until 2009 were recalled for a faulty brake light switch. I am fearful I could put myself or others in harms way. This is a definite safety issue with this vehicle. I am not sure if there are currently other reports but I am doing so…
Visibility and wipers
19 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 52,500 miles. Parts named most often: defroster/defogger/hvac system.
While driving on highway driver's side sun visor fell off (by itself) and obstructed view nearly causing collision at 65mph. Numerous complaints about this! When will something be done?
A few months ago the visor in my 2010 Hyundai Accent on the driver side stopped staying up. I have read multiple complaints on this indicating many are having this problem.
Lights
16 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles.
The tail lights, brake lights, and the third rear light stopped working. I checked all the fuses, and the were fine. My boyfriend was helping, and found that the brake pedal was a little sticky. As he was looking around the brake switch, he giggled it and the brake lights started working. I went online and found that…
My Hyundai Accent model year 2010 had an issue where the brake lights went out completely. Model years 2007-2009 are under an active recall for the brake light switch and my car had the same problem. I called Hyundai and they advised the switch is different but the data I can find shows the same fault exists in the…
Electrical
12 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
I stopped at a red light and the engine stopped and would not restart.. The electrical system was still working and the flashers operated, but the engine would not start. I removed the key and reinstalled it and tried to start the auto with no results. I'm setting in a major intersection with a stalled auto. I'm in a…
My brake lights are all out. All 3. I did some research and found that some cars up until 2009 were recalled for a faulty brake light switch. I am fearful I could put myself or others in harms way. This is a definite safety issue with this vehicle. I am not sure if there are currently other reports but I am doing so…
Engine
11 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 63,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Accent. While driving 5 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, while driving on an incline, the engine misfired and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
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…
Air bags
10 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 94,500 miles.
Tl contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the brake light failed to illuminate when the service brake was depressed. The contact replaced the brake light switch and the vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact mentioned that the passenger seat would not detect when an occupant was in the…
Was involved in a front-end collision on february 12, 2016, the driver's side airbag failed to deploy. The car's history indicated no prior accidents or airbag deployment. The car was in motion (55 MPH) and driving straight on a state highway. The other vehicle entered an intersection without looking, and the Hyundai…
Steering
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles.
I was driving approximately 20mph when I heard a breaking noise from underneath my 2010 Hyundai Accent when I lost steering power, the brakes didn't work and the accelerator as well. This caused me to lose control of my car resulting in me crashing into another parked vehicle. Thank god it wasn't on a hwy going 65-70…
My son was driving at around 30 MPH on a 2 lane city street when the steering unit gave out and he almost lost control of the car. Looking under the car he noticed that the steering fluid was pouring out the rack and pinion gear box. I do understand that the car has over 100k miles on it and it more than 5 yrs old.…
Other or unspecified
6 complaints · 7%My daughter's car engine shuts down when she is driving in the street. The car was taken on august 17, 2016, to Hyundai dealership and we were told that it was the fuel pump and sensor. It was replaced and they charged US $800. The next day the car stopped in the middle of the street. The engine shut down. Now, the…
The visor broke and fell while I was driving. This is a visibility hazard and I am not mechanically inclined. In my research I've found this is common in certain Hyundai vehicles.why is this not on your recall list?
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2010 Hyundai Accent recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2010 Hyundai Accent
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Accent?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (22 complaints, typically around 47,000 miles); visibility and wipers (19 complaints, typically around 52,500 miles); lights (16 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 8, 2015 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2010 a bad year for the Hyundai Accent?
- It is 10th of 23 Accent model years by number of complaints, with 87 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.