2010 Hyundai Accent
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 142 |
| 1996 | 101 |
| 1997 | 55 |
| 1998 | 47 |
| 1999 | 61 |
| 2000 | 92 |
| 2001 | 112 |
| 2002 | 134 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 49 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 101 |
| 2010 | 87 |
| 2011 | 37 |
| 2012 | 152 |
| 2013 | 140 |
| 2014 | 78 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 67 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
20% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190726
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140819
I WAS APPROACHING A LINE OF CARS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND IT WAS RAINING. WHEN I APPLIED MY BRAKES THE REAR WHEELS OF MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. I SLID OUT OF CONTROL INTO THE REAR OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME.
NHTSA ODI report, 20120801
18% of complaints: exterior lighting — 16 distinct reports on file.
14% of complaints: electrical system — 12 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 11 distinct reports on file.
INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DRIVER SIDE VISOR FELL AND HIT MY HEAD WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON ROAD..
NHTSA ODI report, 20190417
11% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The airbags failed to deploy in my 2012 car accident. I suffered facial injuries from hitting my face on the dashboard. I got a broken nose, c2 neck fracture and skull fracture.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260126
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190726
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 15V566000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2010 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (17 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (16 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (12 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V566000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2010 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Hyundai Accent is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.