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US 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. 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 and remedy
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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Electrical
2015-09-25 · campaign 2015-429
On certain vehicles, the stop lamp switch may fail and cause intermittent operation of the brake lights. Failure of the brake lights to illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed could result in a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the switch with a new model.
Owner complaints (38)
Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Hyundai Accent (3 crashes, 3 injuries reported). Among 30 model years of this model, it ranks #21 for the most complaints (median 68).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 10 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Hyundai Accent.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Hyundai Accent 3 HB FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2011 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Hyundai Accent version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Accent 1.6 L Automatic 4-spd | 27 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Accent 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Accent Blue 1.6 L Manual 5-spd | 26 | 35 | 29 | $2,300 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.