MYRModel Year Report

2009 Hyundai Accent

● Typical for this model
2009 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:08.303Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
101
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 101 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 101 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints
1991: 2 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1995: 142 complaints 1995 1996: 101 complaints 1997: 55 complaints 1997 1998: 47 complaints 1999: 61 complaints 1999 2000: 92 complaints 2001: 112 complaints 2001 2002: 134 complaints 2003: 37 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 49 complaints 2005 2006: 43 complaints 2007: 88 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 101 complaints 2009 101 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 2013 2014: 79 complaints 2015: 70 complaints 2015 2016: 103 complaints 2017: 68 complaints 2017 2018: 19 complaints 2019: 30 complaints 2019 2020: 12 complaints 2021: 16 complaints 2021 2022: 17 complaints

2009: 101 complaints

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YearComplaints
19912
19931
1995142
1996101
199755
199847
199961
200092
2001112
2002134
200337
200433
200549
200643
200788
2008101
2009101
201087
201138
2012153
2013141
201479
201570
2016103
201768
201819
201930
202012
202116
202217

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

27% · 27 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Hyundai Accent. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-19

My son was driving a 2009 Hyundai Accent and rear ended a stopped vehicle. My son was doing approximately 40 MPH and not one airbag is his car deployed. His car was inoperable and was totaled by the insurance company.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-07-17

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Accent. While driving 45 MPH the vehicle slid on ice, crashed into a ditch and rolled over twice. The air bags did not deploy. He was not injured.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-07

Service brakes

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

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Brake Light Switch broke ,Brake light won't turn off

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-10

Visibility/wiper

13% · 13 reports
CRASH
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Accent. The contact was driving approximately 10 MPH during the night and attempted to merge into a lane when suddenly, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side door. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-08

"Hyundai recall" A couple years ago I was driving on the highway and my driver side sun visor fell down and blocked my view of driving.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-30

Exterior lighting

12% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing switch and brake lights.

Power train

9% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-04-22Exterior lighting13V113000 Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra…

    Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's…

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  2. R
    2015-10-21Exterior lighting15V566000 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.

    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility/wiper: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V113000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 15V566000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2009 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Hyundai Accent have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.