Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Hyundai Accent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Hyundai Accent has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 38 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V566000 Brake Light Switch may not Function NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- 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).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,200–$5,800AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Hyundai Accent has an average reliability score, primarily due to issues with the brake light switch and engine and electrical system complaints. These are balanced by relatively low repair costs and a lack of catastrophic errors.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake light switch | 30,000–50,000 miles | $50–$150 | common |
| engine | 80,000–110,000 miles | $400–$750 | occasional |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Timing belt inspection at 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unexpected engine noises
- Electrical system failures
- Fluctuating vehicle speed control
- Airbag warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Hyundai Accent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.