2010 Hyundai Accent: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
1 recall campaign to confirm with a dealer.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2010 Hyundai Accent
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2010 Hyundai Accent recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2010 Hyundai Accent. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.
- Lights
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Details 15V566000
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.
Fix: 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.
2010 Hyundai Accent safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
No warranty extensions listed.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2010 Hyundai Accent safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
87 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
Other Hyundai Accent years
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