2010 Hyundai Accent Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for the 2010 Hyundai Accent, 25% of its 87 total complaints, mostly involving brake light switch failures. A related recall (campaign 15V566000) covers the brake light switch, though several owners report Hyundai told them their 2010 model was excluded. Median mileage at failure was 60,600 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 22
- 25% of 87 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 87
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 60,600 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Brake lights fail completely or intermittently, often traced to a faulty brake light switch near the pedal.
- Turn signals and brake lights stop working together, so pressing the brake cancels the turn signal.
- Headlights (high and low beams) suddenly go out with no blown fuses or burned-out bulbs.
- Engine stalls at speed or at a stop, sometimes accompanied by ignition and battery wiring issues.
- Some owners report Hyundai denied recall coverage for the 2010 model year despite the same switch failure seen in earlier recalled years.
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 an electrical recall?
- Yes. Recall campaign 15V566000 covers the brake light switch on 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent models built between March 2009 and February 2011, with dealers replacing the switch free of charge.
- How common are electrical problems in the 2010 Hyundai Accent?
- NHTSA lists 22 Electrical System complaints for this model year, making up 25% of all 87 complaints filed for the 2010 Accent.
- What is the most reported electrical issue on the 2010 Accent?
- Brake light switch failure is the most frequent pattern, with owners reporting brake lights that stop working, sometimes linked with turn signal malfunction.
- At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2010 Accent is 60,600 miles.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these electrical complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these Electrical System complaints.