repaired · 2017 Q1
Brake lights: switch
Risk. Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
2010 Hyundai AccentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 2010 Hyundai Accent, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 15V-566 the manufacturer reports only 38% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Hyundai Accent has problems
88 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
16Exterior lighting
12Electrical system
11Air bags4 crash/fire/injury
11Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
8Visibility
7Engine
7Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Service brakes, hydraulic
209 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 17 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 16 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Air bags | 11 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 1 |
| Visibility | 8 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 20 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2010 Hyundai Accent recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other Accent year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accent median. How we score
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2010 Hyundai Accent safety ratings
2010 Hyundai Accent 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Accent owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
THE BREAK LIGHTS ARE NOT ILLUMINATING. I WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF ANY RECALL ON MY CAR AFTER PURCHASE AND I DON'T THINK IT WAS EVER REPAIRED. MY AIR BAG LIGHT IS CONTINUOUSLY ON EVEN THOUGH DIAGNOSTICS HAVE BEEN RAN AND NO CODE COMES UP.
Own a 2010 Accent?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.