2011 Hyundai Accent
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
27% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.
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My car is experiencing the same issue as the recall on the engines for sonatas and Elantra in my year. My vehicle experienced a stall while in a drive thru the oil light illuminated and ever since then I have a ticking sound in the engine.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240423
AS I WAS DRIVING WHEN I GOT UP TO A CERTAIN SPEED OVER 60 I WILL HEAR A TICKING NOISE THEN THE MOTOR WILL START TO JUMP AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT IT DOWN
NHTSA ODI report, 20180612
22% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.
19% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AFTER GETTING HIT IN THE FRONT END. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20200511
I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130726
"TAKATA RECALL" MY AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR 6 MONTHS AT THE SAME TIME A RATTLE BEGAN IN THE AREA OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I RECEIVED A CARD FROM TK HOLDINGS GIVING ME A SITE TO CHECK IF MY AIRBAG IS RECALLED. THE SITE DOES NOT WORK.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171114
14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.
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TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING WITH THEIR FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY HIGH INCREASE IN RPMS AND BECAME EXTREMELY LOUD. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO CREEP FORWARD UNUSUALLY.
NHTSA ODI report, 20110304
8% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
I MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY ON RAMP INCREASING MY SPEED AS NORMAL. WITNESS STATES I WAS DRIVING IN THE CENTER OF THE STREET. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY VEHICLE LOST TRACTION AND STARTING SWERVING RIGHT AND LEFT AS IF A TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130726
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
2011 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V566000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2011 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2011 Hyundai Accent is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 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.