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#BS-2011-HYUACC-5766

2011 Hyundai Accent

Based on reports from 51 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
51
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
46
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 51 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

coils go bad

6 complaints • Severity 6.7/10

$X,XXX
2

hesitates and bucks when gas pedal is pressed

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

key stuck in ignition

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

10 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
15
30–60K
13
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (15 reports) • Median: 48K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (10 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine10 (20%)
Electrical8 (16%)
Airbags7 (14%)
Speed Control5 (10%)
Other4 (8%)
Steering3 (6%)
Stability Control2 (4%)
Brakes2 (4%)

2011 Hyundai Accent: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 20% 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 16% of all reports filed for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, with 8 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 14% 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 10% 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

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2011 Hyundai Accent. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

15V566000Oct 2015

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.

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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

51

Class avg

143

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. 51 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.

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2011 Hyundai Accent: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2011 Hyundai Accent is related to the engine, with 10 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2011 Hyundai Accent reliable?
The 2011 Hyundai Accent has 51 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2011 Hyundai Accent problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2011 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes, the 2011 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Accent problems start?
Based on 37 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,549 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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