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#BS-2011-HYUACC-57662011 Hyundai AccentProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 53 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 53 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
engine light on
7 complaints • Severity 8.3/10
coils go bad
6 complaints • Severity 6.7/10
engine coil failure
3 complaints • Severity 6/10
car shuts down while driving
3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10
hesitates and bucks when gas pedal is pressed
3 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (15 reports) • Median: 48K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (10 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2011 Hyundai Accent: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,549 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Airbags Issues
Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Speed Control Issues
Speed Control complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Hyundai Accent. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (1 recall)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
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 severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2011 Hyundai Accent NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
Not ratedFrontal crash
Not ratedSide crash
Not ratedRollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
The worst model year for the Hyundai Accent is the 2016 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2011 Hyundai Accent vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)
This vehicle
53
Class avg
125
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 53 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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