2009 Hyundai Accent Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
82/100
#4 most-complained of 18 Accent years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Hyundai Accent has 101 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 82 out of 100 — #4 highest of 18 Accent model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is airbags (27 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 9 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries.
- Complaints
- 101
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 9 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 26.5 city / 34 hwy
Top 2009 Hyundai Accent problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags27 (27%)
- Electrical System18 (18%)
- Visibility & Wipers18 (18%)
- Brakes15 (15%)
- Engine12 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (9%)
- Structure & Body7 (7%)
- Other6 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (6%)
- Fuel System4 (4%)
2009 Hyundai Accent recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 15V566000Sep 8, 2015Electrical System99,500 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
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.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.
- NHTSA 13V113000Apr 1, 2013Electrical System1,712,336 vehicles
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Accent, model year 2007-2011 Azera, Sonata and Sante Fe,2006-2011 Tucson, 2009-2011 Elantra Touring, 2007-2010 Elantra, 2008-2011 Veracruz, 2009-2011 Genesis, 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, 2007-2008 Entourage, and 2006-2008 Tiburon vehicles. Originally, in April 2013, Hyundai recalled 1,059,824 model year 2007-2009 Accent and Tucson, model year 2007-2010 Elantra, model year 2007-2011 Santa Fe, model year 2008-2009 Veracruz, model year 2010-2011 Genesis Coupe, and model year 2011 Sonata vehicles. In September 2013, Hyundai informed the agency that it was adding more vehicles to this campaign, representing an additional 652,512 units. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,712,336. In the affected vehicles, the stop lamp switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp 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 stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake transmission shift interlock feature, preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and cause the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate.
Risk: Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of Park without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The safety recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's recall campaign number is 110.
2009 Hyundai Accent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 34 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2009 compared with other Accent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Hyundai Accent a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Hyundai Accent ranks #4 of 18 among Accent model years (Complaint Index 82/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 101 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Accent?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (27 complaints), electrical system (18 complaints), and visibility & wipers (18 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 71,000 miles.
- Does the 2009 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 Hyundai Accent, most recently reported 2015, covering electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Hyundai Accent?
- EPA rates the 2009 Hyundai Accent at 29 MPG combined (26.5 city / 34 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,250. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.