2010 Hyundai Accent problems

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The Hyundai Accent (Korean: 현대 엑센트), or Hyundai Verna (현대 베르나) is a subcompact car produced by Hyundai. In Australia, the first generation models carried over the Hyundai Excel name used by the Accent's predecessor. The Accent was replaced in 2000 by the Hyundai Verna in South Korea, although most international markets, including the US, retained the "Accent" name. The "Accent" name is an abbreviation of Advanced Compact Car of Epoch-making New Technology.

The Accent is produced for the Chinese market by Beijing Hyundai Co., a joint venture with Beijing Automotive Industry Corp. For the Russian market it was assembled by the TagAZ plant in Taganrog until 2011, and since 2011 it was assembled by the HMMR plant in Saint Petersburg and sold under the new name Hyundai Solaris. In Mexico, the Accent was marketed until 2014 by Chrysler as the Dodge Attitude, previously known as the Verna by Dodge. In Venezuela, Chrysler marketed these models as the Dodge Brisa until 2006. The Brisa was assembled by Mitsubishi Motors at its plant in Barcelona, Venezuela. Since 2002, the Accent had been the longest-running small family car sold in North America. In Puerto Rico, the second and third generations were sold as the Hyundai Brio.

In 2008, Hyundai Accent was named the most dependable subcompact car by J.D. Power and Associates.

2010 Hyundai Accent

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Common 2010 Hyundai Accent problems

Based on complaints from owners of the Hyundai Accent 2010, several common problems have been reported. Here is a detailed list of these issues:

  1. Boot Leak:
    • The boot seal in the Hyundai Accent 2010 is prone to leaking, leading to wet stains and damp carpets. To resolve this problem, the boot seal needs replacement, and the carpets must be dried to prevent further dampness.
  2. Engine Management Warning Light/Rough Idling:
    • Owners have reported issues with the engine management warning light appearing on the dashboard and experiencing rough idling, indicating a faulty ignition coil. Replacing the ignition coil is necessary to address this problem, and it is recommended to replace all coils simultaneously.
  3. Electric Window Problems:
    • Some owners have faced problems with the electric windows being slow to open or close, often caused by a faulty window regulator. To rectify this issue, the window regulator needs replacement to restore proper window operation.
  4. Wing Mirrors Rusting:
    • The wing mirrors of the Hyundai Accent 2010 are prone to rusting. Depending on the severity of the rust, owners may need to treat the affected area by rubbing it down, treating it, and painting it with the correct paint. In severe cases, cutting out the rusted patch, welding a new one, and painting it may be necessary.

These common problems reported by owners of the Hyundai Accent 2010 highlight various issues that can affect the functionality and comfort of the vehicle. Addressing these problems promptly through appropriate repairs and replacements can help maintain the overall performance and condition of the car.

2010 Hyundai Accent engine

Is a 2010 Hyundai Accent a good car?

The Accent has one of the quietest cabins in its class; still, the engine can get buzzy at higher revs. All in all, the 2010 Hyundai Accent is one of the more endearing entry-level economy cars from behind the wheel.

What are the most common problems with Hyundai Accent?

Hyundai Accent Common Problems and Solutions

  • Boot leak. Problem: If you are finding that the boot is leaking in water on your car, then the boot seal is prone to leaking on this car. ...
  • Engine management warning light/rough idling. Problem: ...
  • Electric window problems. Problem: ...
  • Wing mirrors rusting. Problem:

What is the fuel consumption of Accent 2010?

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2010 Hyundai Accent
EPA Fuel EconomyRegular Gasoline
30 MPG 28 34 combined city/highway city highway
3.3 gal/100mi
357 miles Total Range

Is Hyundai Accent a reliable car?

Every Accent model year has a well-earned reputation for being a practical and reliable choice when it comes to compact cars because nearly every model year variation has met or exceeded expectations on all the important attributes drivers prioritize in their vehicles.

2010 Hyundai Accent car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Hyundai Accent problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Service brakes problems
  • Exterior lighting problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Visibility/wiper problems
  • Air bags problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 2010 Hyundai Accent vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Latest 25 complaints 2010 Hyundai Accent

The NHTSA has received 86 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2010 Hyundai Accent. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2010 Hyundai Accent vehicles.

2024-04-15

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-04-15
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC2AU
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: Brake line corrosion and leak on drivers side. Location approximately where drivers door meets passenger door. It appears that all of the brake lines except a one foot section in the above location are coated with a hard rubber for corrosion protection. The one foot section in question however is raw metal which is "protected" on the bottom side by a removable plastic covering. The covering is clearly inadequate as the brake line rusted through, potentially causing a serious accident. I notice that Canada has some recalls on Hyandai vehicles other than the Accent for rusty brake lines.
2023-01-11

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2023-01-07
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC4AU
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: The wiring connection between the blower motor into the hvac resistor is melting. There looks to be burn marks on the plastic female plug that goes into the resistor. I sometimes smell like plastic is burning. I have to keep fan at MAX speed to not use the resistor at all. I believe this could be a fire hazard.
2022-07-27

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2022-05-01
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC9AU
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: Whenever I get gas even when I pump really slow when I go to remove the nozzle gas spurts out. I have had the charcoal cannister replaced as well as replacing the gas cap but it still happens. This is very dangerous since gas is leaking onto the car and area surrounding it.
2021-11-03

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-10-30
  • VIN: KMHCM3ACXAU
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: Last week my airbag red light came on out of no where, no accident led to this.This car has been maintained and any repairs done in a TIMELY FASHION I CALLED HYUNDAI HEADQUARTERS AND SPOKE TO A SUPERVISOR. SHE WENT ON AND ON ABOUT EVERYTHING BUT WHAT I WAS CALLING ABOUT. SHE THEN DEVULGED SOME INTERESTING ISSUES REGARDING MY VEHICLE. FIRST SHE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL. ON MY VEHICLE.I BELIEVE SHE SAID 944, WHICH SHE SAID WAS A RUST ISSUE RECALL ON THE UNDERCARRIGE. SHE THEN WENT ON TO SAY THE PASSENGER SIDE SAFETY was an issue and complaints from other accent owners of airbag light SHE THEN SAID OH I BET THATS WHY YOU AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON . SHE DID ALSO SPkEAK OF MY CAR HAVING SOME SORT OF EXTENDED FACTORY WARRANTY., CALLING IT EITHER A TXX OR POSSIBLY PXX WHATEVER THAT MEANS. I HAVE BEEN DOING A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS ONLY TO FIND OUT THERE ARE MANY HYUNDAI ACCENTS THAT HAVE HAD airbag IREPAIRED FOR FREE. I WAS NOT TOLD THAT MINE WOULD ALSO BE FIXED FREE OF CHARGE. DUE TO MY PERSISTENCE THEY EXPEDIATED MY COMPLAINT TO A CASE MANAGER WHOM I SHOULD HEAR FROM IN A COUPLE OF DAYS. MY CASE NUMBER IS 18924458. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS? IT OBVIOUSLY IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND HAS OCCURRED IN MANY ACCENTS. What should I do until I hear from case manager? What happens if I disagree with the case workers decision? I do have receipts for close to $ 2,000 worth of routine maintence and repairs which I will upload to you depending on the findings of the case manager.
2021-10-13

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-10-09
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC0AU
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: The air bags randomly stopped working. I was not in a collision or near anything that would have made my air bags deploy or stop working. I have two air bag lights that are staying on to let me know that the airbags are not working. I had a mechanic do a free consultation and he could not find anything wrong with the airbags besides the airbag being faulty.
2021-09-16

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2021-09-16
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC7AU
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: The driver-side sun visor was falling off during driving when the visor hung at the left (the hanging rod broke from inside) and it's dangous because I could not see. It's definately a safty issue that are talked broadly and a recall is neccessary.
2019-07-26

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2019-07-18
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC8AU
  • Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: TAKATA RECALL: I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY IN THE RAIN WHEN SOME CARS IN FRONT OF ME STARTED TO STOP. I SLOWED DOWN BUT AS I HIT THE BREAKS THE CAR DIDN'T RESPOND. I PRESSED THE PEDAL MORE AND NOTHING HAPPENED, THEN IT WENT DOWN ALL THE WAY. I MOVED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO PREVENT A CRASH BUT IT STILL HAPPENED. MY CAR IS A TOTAL LOSS. MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF EITHER AND I HAD NO BREAK LIGHT INDICATING THAT MY BREAKS WOULD FAIL OR THAT THEY WERE FAULTY.
2019-05-25

AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2019-05-24
  • VIN: KMHCM3ACXAU
  • Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: THE BREAK LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATING. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL ON MY CAR AFTER PURCHASE AND I DON'T THINK IT WAS EVER REPAIRED. MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY ON EVEN THOUGH DIAGNOSTICS HAVE BEEN RAN AND NO CODE COMES UP.
2019-04-17

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2018-05-01
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC4AU
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: DRIVER SIDE VISOR FELL AND HIT MY HEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON ROAD.. IT WAS HANGING THERE AND I COULDN'T SEE FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS UNTIL I HAD TO JUST HOLD IT UP WITH MY HAND UNTIL I GOT HOME AND COULD GET A SCISSORS TO CUT THE CORD THAT KEPT IT HANGING IN MY FACE. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE VISOR FELL. DIDN'T THINK I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS, SINCE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IN 15 MINUTES I ALREADY FOUND 22 OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS ON THIS AND OTHER WEBSITES. CALLED HYUNDAI CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID A CASE MANAGER, OSCAR, WOULD GET BACK TO ME IN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME "NATIONALS" PHONE NUMBER, WHERE HE WORKS. HE NEVER CALLED. AGAIN I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE, THEY SAID, SORRY, THEY WOULD SEND ANOTHER EMAIL TO OSCAR TO CALL ME WITHIN 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS. HE NEVER DID. I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE AGAIN. THEY SAID OSCAR USUALLY GETS BACK TO PEOPLE WITHIN 1-2 DAYS. THEN A SUPERVISOR CHANGED THE STOREY AND SAID THAT OSCAR WON'T CALL ME UNTIL I CONNECT WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO TRY TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. SHE SAID SHE WOULD CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP AND TELL THEM TO CALL ME. THEY NEVER DID. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP A WEEK LATER. THEY SAID THE NO ONE EVER CONTACTED THEM (WHICH I DON'T BELIEVE...HE DIDN'T EVEN ASK MY NAME OR ANYTHING). HE SAID THEY DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH HYUNDAI BESIDES SELLING AND FIXING THEIR CARS! THIS WAS GLADSTONE HYUNDAI. WHEN PRESSED, HE SAID SOMETIMES A CASE MANAGER WILL CALL THEM BEFORE THE CUSTOMER COMES IN TO TELL THEM HOW TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. SO HYUNDAI NATIONAL (OSCAR M) IS SUPPOSED TO CALL ME.
2019-01-22

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2019-01-22
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC1AU
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: HYUNDAI BRAKE RECALL. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED AS OF YET BUT I NEED THE ISSUE CORRECTED TO PREVENT ANY ISSUES.
2018-11-25

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2018-11-21
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC4AU
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: CAR STOPPED RUNNING. TIMING BELT BROKE RESULTING IN RUINED ENGINE REQUIRING FULL ENGINE REPLACEMENT. MILEAGE WAS 63K.
2018-10-19

AIR BAGS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2018-09-10
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC0AU
  • Components: AIR BAGS
  • Summary: AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. AFTER TAKING IT TO THE DEALERSHIP NO ERROR CODES POPULATED, BUT THE LATE CAME BACK ON TWO WEEKS LATER. DEALERSHIP CANNOT FIND ANY ISSUES. I'VE SEEN PAST COMPLAINTS OF THIS IN SIMILAR MODEL CARS, HOWEVER HYUNDAI WILL NOT COVER DUE TO WARRANTY BEING EXPIRED.
2018-10-11

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2015-02-01
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC3AU
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR WOULD REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE AND VIBRATE. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE LOCAL DEALER (STERLING HYUNDAI OF LAFAYETTE, 5001 JOHNSON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
2018-06-01

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1917-08-20
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC2AU
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: NO COMPLAINT ABOUT AIRBAG BUT HAD TO PUT AN ENGINE IN TWICE OVER 2 YEARS
2018-06-01

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC2AU
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: MY CAR JUST STOPPED ON ME WHILE DRIVING SO PUT A USED ENGINE IN FROM EBAY AND A COUPLE YEARS LATER THAT ONE DIED ON ME WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I BELIEVE THE PISTONS BLEW OUT THE BACK
2017-08-02

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2017-07-31
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: THE DRIVER'S SIDE VISOR FELL OPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING STEADILY ON AN INTERSTATE. I CAN NO LONGER GET THE VISOR TO STAY UP IN THE CLOSED POSITION.
2017-07-07

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2017-06-05
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC7AU
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: 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?
2017-04-10

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-10-08
  • VIN: KMHCN4ACXAU
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: THE SUN VISOR DOES NOT STAY IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION OR THE ENGAGED LOWERED POSITION, FALLING STRAIGHT DOWN INTO THE VISION FIELD. THE LOWER CORNER OF THE VISOR HAS TO BE ANCHORED IN THE CLIP ATTACHED TO THE ROOF TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING DOWN. SO THE VISOR IS UNUSABLE.
2016-12-29

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-12-29
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: 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
2016-12-06

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-12-05
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC6AU
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: 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 THIS ON HYUNDAI'S BEFORE. *TR
2016-08-26

UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-08-18
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC1AU
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: 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 DEALERSHIP IS REPLACING THE CAMSHAFT SENSORS WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS IS THE PROBLEM. THIS PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE CAR SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING IN THE STREETS OR HIGHWAY. IT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
2016-08-18

SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2015-07-15
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE SIGNAL LIGHT WENT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVER WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO PERFORMED A RECALL REPAIR ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SIMPLY TOOK NOTES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
2016-08-16

VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-08-11
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC7AU
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DRIVER'S VISOR FELL INTO MY LINE OF SIGHT, I WASN'T USING THE VISOR AS IT WAS DARK MAKING IT VERY HARD TO SEE. IT'S ELECTRIC SO IT DIDN'T FALL ALL THE WAY JUST INTO MY LINE OF VISION. I HAD TO HOLD IT IN PLACE AND MOVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO SAFELY ATTEMPT TO FIX IT.
2016-08-03

ENGINE PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-07-20
  • VIN: KMHCN4AC1AU
  • Components: ENGINE
  • Summary: TL* 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 WAS 64,426.
2016-06-30

STEERING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-06-28
  • VIN: KMHCM3AC8AU
  • Components: STEERING
  • Summary: 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. HOWEVER I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS WITHIN MY LIFETIME AND NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE - EVER. YET -I DID NOTICE ON THE NHSTA WEBSITE THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER HYUNDAI ACCENT OWNER WITH SAME MODEL YEAR ( 2010 ) WHO LODGED A SIMILAR COMPLAINT. AND KNOWING THAT BOTH THE ELANTRA'S AND SONTA'S HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THEIR STEERING COMPONENTS AROUND THE SAME TIME FRAME MAKE ME SUSPECT THAT THERE IS SOMETHING MORE GOING ON. I THINK- THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BY THE NHSTA.

2010 Hyundai Accent recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2010 Hyundai Accent.

2015-09-08
  • Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
  • Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
  • 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.
  • Consequence: 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.

Negative 2010 Hyundai Accent car reviews

  1. Eldred Lockman 2024-10-21

    Hi there! I noticed that you mentioned your car's gas mileage isn't quite what the sticker promised. From what you've described, it sounds like you're getting around 30 to 32 mpg while driving at the speed limit of 55 to 65 mph on the highway. That's still pretty good, but I understand it can be frustrating when the sticker doesn't match up with reality. Is there anything else you've noticed about your car's performance that you'd like to share?

  2. Ola Predovic 2024-10-06

    The 2010 model year was the last to use a 4-speed automatic transmission, which some drivers found to be clunky and not ideal for highway driving. Additionally, the lack of cruise control was a bit of a nightmare. However, the car itself is quite solid and handles bumps well. It's also proven to be reliable and inexpensive to own. As the first owner, I've put about 65k miles on it and it's still going strong. Even now, at nearly 100k miles, it's still impressively reliable and fuel-efficient. There have been some cosmetic issues, such as the fiberglass body component on the back of the car losing its clear coat, but overall the finish is still good. There have also been some minor mechanical issues, such as a rotted exhaust pipe and worn struts causing some noise in the front suspension. However, despite these issues, I remain impressed with the car's performance and reliability.

  3. Casimir Welch 2024-05-25

    I have a GS with 2500 miles on it. I have the ABS/power package. It is a fun little car to drive, peppier than I thought it would be. I avg 31 mi/gal. The only problem is that the passenger air bag intermittently does not recognize the passenger. The dealership does not seem to be able to find the problem.

  4. Berta Macejkovic 2024-03-11

    Good car, but safety is a concern. It can be sketchy to drive and there have been some recurring problems. Unfortunately, the brakes did not perform well during inspection. Overall, I would rate it 0.5/10.

  5. Leopoldo Oberbrunner 2024-03-07

    The car has had a few issues such as the side mirror cover falling off after being bumped while shoveling snow, numerous dings in the plastic bumper and interior, and a cracked windshield at only 7,000 miles. Additionally, the seats do not move or fold down enough and the flat windows catch all kinds of crud constantly. The clearance is too low and the shield interferes with oil changes. The rear tail light assembly is placed in a vulnerable spot and has been hit before. Unfortunately, the charger will not work when the key is off, rendering it useless for charging equipment. However, it is safe to leave the car unlocked with the keys in it on the street as it is not likely to be stolen. Despite these issues, I will continue to use the car and take care of it to the best of my ability.

Positive 2010 Hyundai Accent car reviews

  1. Eduardo Bednar 2024-11-15

    Bought for work, and it has never let me down. It even handles well in the snow!

  2. Lewis Stoltenberg 2024-10-12

    I recently purchased this car as my primary commute vehicle and I must say, I am loving it so far! I was able to get an amazing deal on it and it is built to last. The car is much better than my previous 2006 Civic, which felt like a tin can. The car is solid, drives well, and is quite peppy, especially since I have the manual and it is a gas-sipper. It is also quite cute and feels great to drive, even for someone as tall as me (6'1). I am looking forward to driving this car for over 100,000 miles! With gas prices on the rise, this car is a great investment. The warranty, cost, mileage, and build quality are all top-notch. Hyundai really hit the mark with this one!

  3. Fern Flatley 2024-10-11

    Fun car to drive! I previously drove a Dodge Caravan, so driving this is like night and day. I like to drive small cars because they are easier for me to maneuver. The response is nice. I haven't filled my tank yet, but I'm down to 1/4 tank left after driving 280 miles. It's fairly inexpensive to insure because of the front and rear crumple safety zones. The seats are very comfortable.

  4. Raul Torphy 2024-09-19

    I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my car. It gets 38 mpg and has plenty of power, even more than a Toyota! I paid $9900 for it and got a great deal. I also added a new radio for $170. The warranty is fantastic and the interior and exterior are both very nice. There's plenty of room inside and the design is great both inside and out. Overall, I'm extremely happy with my car!

  5. Watson Kuvalis 2024-09-02

    This is my first NEW car and I'm 51 years old. I was so excited to finally get it! It cost me $8,900, which is a great price, and it comes with an amazing warranty. Plus, it's so much fun to drive!

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2010 Hyundai Accent | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs
2010 Hyundai Accent | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs
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Accent 2011
Hyundai

36

1

28

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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
hyundai accent 2012 photo
Accent 2012
Hyundai

143

2

29

  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
hyundai accent 2013 photo
Accent 2013
Hyundai

130

1

18

  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
hyundai accent 2014 photo
Accent 2014
Hyundai

73

1

18

  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
hyundai accent 2015 photo
Accent 2015
Hyundai

66

2

19

  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
hyundai accent 2016 photo
Accent 2016
Hyundai

90

0

13

  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1

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