MYRModel Year Report

2011 Hyundai Accent

▲ Better than typical
2011 Hyundai Accent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:26.184Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
38
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2011

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Engine

26% 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 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 38 2012: 153 complaints 2013: 141 complaints 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 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 38 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 2010: 87 complaints 2011: 38 complaints 2011 38 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

2011: 38 complaints

View as data table
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.

Engine

26% · 10 reports
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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, 2024-04-23

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…

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-06-12

Electrical system

26% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing ignition.

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The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 13V-113 (Campaign 131) for problems relating to the brake light switch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-06

Also filed under Service brakes

Air bags

18% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY
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Airbags didn't deploy after getting hit in the front end.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-11

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, 2013-07-26

Also filed under Steering and suspension

"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, 2017-11-14

Vehicle speed control

13% · 5 reports
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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, 2011-03-04

Steering

8% · 3 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2011 Hyundai Accent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

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

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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 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Accent have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

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