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2011 Hyundai Accent Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2011 Hyundai Accent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 38 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Hyundai Accent, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2011 Hyundai Accent owner complaints
Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Accent, describing incidents dated February 12, 2011 to June 5, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Air Bags 7 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
Of the 38 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 38 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11755267 · Filed
The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 13V-113 (Campaign 131) for problems relating to the brake light switch. The recall repair was attempted in 2016 but the defect has recurred (current symptoms include but is not limited to: brake lights sporadically staying on with car off, key removed and all…
ODI #11644779 · Filed
Upon opening my driver side door the handle came off in my hand. I went to open the rear driver passenger side door and that handle came off in my hand. A repair shop went to open the rear passenger side door that handle came off. My fourth attempt I went to open my passenger side door and that one…
ODI #11584706 · Filed
My car is experiencing the same issue as the recall on the engines for sonatas and Elantra in my year. My vehicle experienced a stall while in a drive thru the oil light illuminated and ever since then I have a ticking sound in the engine.
Brake Light Switch may not Function
NHTSA #15V566000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice
Reported September 8, 2015 · Hyundai Motor America
Potentially affected: 99,500 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Hyundai campaign 131 · Owners notified October 21, 2015 · Vehicles built March 1, 2009 – February 11, 2011 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Hyundai Accent model years
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