Does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on September 8, 2015 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Accent?

Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (17 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (16).

How many 2010 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 87 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2010 Hyundai Accent recalls and problems

1 recall and 87 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2010 Hyundai Accent.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2010 Hyundai Accent recalls

Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch

NHTSA campaign 15V566000 · reported September 8, 2015 · Hyundai Motor America · 99,500 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes17
Exterior lighting16
Electrical system12
Visibility/wiper11
Air bags10
Visibility8
Engine7
Steering7
Unknown or other6
Service brakes, hydraulic5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jan 26, 2026 · Air bags
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.

Apr 15, 2024 · Service brakes
Brake line corrosion and leak on drivers side. Location approximately where drivers door meets passenger door. It appears that all of the brake lines except a one foot section in the above location are coated with a hard rubber for corrosion protection. The one foot section in question however is raw metal which is…

Jan 11, 2023 · Electrical system
The wiring connection between the blower motor into the hvac resistor is melting. There looks to be burn marks on the plastic female plug that goes into the resistor. I sometimes smell like plastic is burning. I have to keep fan at MAX speed to not use the resistor at all. I believe this could be a fire hazard.

Jul 27, 2022 · Fuel/propulsion system
Whenever I get gas even when I pump really slow when I go to remove the nozzle gas spurts out. I have had the charcoal cannister replaced as well as replacing the gas cap but it still happens. This is very dangerous since gas is leaking onto the car and area surrounding it.

Nov 3, 2021 · Air bags
Last week my airbag red light came on out of no where, no accident led to this.This car has been maintained and any repairs done in a TIMELY FASHION I CALLED HYUNDAI HEADQUARTERS AND SPOKE TO A SUPERVISOR. SHE WENT ON AND ON ABOUT EVERYTHING BUT WHAT I WAS CALLING ABOUT. SHE THEN DEVULGED SOME INTERESTING ISSUES…

Accent model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	3	88	11	1
2008	1	101	11	1
2009	2	101	9	1
2010	1	87	4	0
2011	1	38	3	0
2012	2	153	13	8
2013	1	142	16	9

Across all years, the 2012 Accent has the most complaints (153). All Hyundai Accent years →

Questions

Does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Hyundai Accent, the most recent reported on September 8, 2015 (Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Accent?: Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (17 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (16).
How many 2010 Hyundai Accent complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 87 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 26, 2026.