2011 Hyundai Accent Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Accent.

20102012
Complaints
51
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2011 Hyundai Accent Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#110 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:44,710 mi
#28 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:61,607 mi
#37 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:47,384 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Hyundai Accent.

Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,710
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,607
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
47,384
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,056
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2011 Hyundai Accent

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~99,500 vehicles.

15V566000Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
~99,500 affected

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.

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2011 Hyundai Accent — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2011 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2011 Hyundai Accent has 51 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 44,710 mi); Electrical Faults (8 complaints, avg 61,607 mi); Airbags (7 complaints, avg 47,384 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 46,231 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Hyundai Accent include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2011 Hyundai Accent have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 99,500 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2011 Hyundai Accent?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Accent reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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