Most common 2010 Hyundai Accent problems
Share of the 87 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Accent complaints by model year
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2010 Hyundai Accent recalls (1)
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.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015.
What 2010 Hyundai Accent owners say
Brakes all 23 →
Brake line corrosion and leak on drivers side. Location approximately where drivers door meets passenger door. It appears that all of the brake lines except a one foot section in the above location are coated with a hard rubber for corrosion protection. The one foot section in question however is raw metal which is "protected" on the bottom side by a removable plastic covering. The covering is clearly inadequate as the brake line rusted through, potentially causing a serious accident. I notice that Canada has some recalls on Hyandai vehicles other than the Accent for rusty brake lines.
Takata recall: I was driving slowly in the rain when some cars in front of me started to stop. I slowed down but as I hit the breaks the car didn't respond. I pressed the pedal more and nothing happened, then it went down all the way. I moved the steering wheel to the right to prevent a crash but it still happened. My car is a total loss. My airbags didn't go off either and I had no break light indicating that my breaks would fail or that they were faulty.
Windows, wipers & sunroof
The driver-side sun visor was falling off during driving when the visor hung at the left (the hanging rod broke from inside) and it's dangous because I could not see. It's definately a safty issue that are talked broadly and a recall is neccessary.
Driver side visor fell and hit my head while I was driving on road.. It was hanging there and I couldn't see for about 30 seconds until I had to just hold it up with my hand until I got home and could get a scissors to cut the cord that kept it hanging in my face. A few months later the passenger side visor fell. Didn't think I should have to pay for this, since it is a safety issue and in 15 minutes I already found 22 other complaints of this on this and other websites. Called Hyundai customer service and they said a case manager, oscar, would get back to me in 3-5 business days. They wouldn't give me "nationals" phone number, where he works. He never called. Again I called customer service, they said, sorry, they would send another email to oscar to call me within 3-5 business days. He never did. I called customer service again. …
Lights
The tail lights, brake lights, and the third rear light stopped working. I checked all the fuses, and the were fine. My boyfriend was helping, and found that the brake pedal was a little sticky. As he was looking around the brake switch, he giggled it and the brake lights started working. I went online and found that a lot of people were complaining of this same problem, and that the 2010 was not included in the recall for this same issue. I would like to know if it's going to take a death from this to get the 2010 added to the recall list. I ride with my children in my car all the time. Now I'm not so sure I even want to keep the car let alone have my children ride in the thing.... Updated 03/19/15..updated 03/31/15 updated 9/22/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Accent. The contact stated that the tail lights, hazard lights, and turn signal lights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that there was no fault code from the diagnostic test. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V566000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,001.
2010 Hyundai Accent engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 27 / 36 / 31 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 27 / 36 / 30 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Hyundai Accent a good car?
Based on 87 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Accent rates average: 1.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the Accent at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Hyundai Accent?
The brakes — 23 complaints, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the windows, wipers & sunroof (18) and lights (16).
How many recalls does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have?
There is 1 recall for the 2010 Hyundai Accent, the most recent from September 8, 2015 (switch). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Accent?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020, 2018 and 2021. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2012, 1995, 2002 and 1996. See the full Hyundai Accent years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Hyundai Accent problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 60,000 miles; 40% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.