2010 Hyundai Accent Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2010 Hyundai Accent, 25% of all 87 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest electrical complaint count among 18 Accent model years. Median mileage at failure: 60,600 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 22
- 25% of 87
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 60,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2010 Hyundai Accent electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 26, 2011, latest Jan 11, 2023.
Electrical System recalls for the 2010 Hyundai Accent
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by Accent model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2010 Hyundai Accent, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,600 miles.
- Which Hyundai Accent year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2016 Hyundai Accent has the most electrical complaints (28), compared with 22 for the 2010.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2010 Hyundai Accent?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2010 Hyundai Accent concerns the electrical: 15V566000.