This page covers 1 recall, 87 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2010 Hyundai Accent.
30 mpg combined
7.8 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Exterior lighting draws the most complaints on the 2010 Hyundai Accent, with owners frequently describing headlights or other exterior lights failing or performing poorly. Visibility and wiper system issues are the second most common theme, with multiple reports of wiper performance problems affecting driving visibility. Airbag-related complaints form the third cluster, where owners describe the warning light illuminating unexpectedly without any preceding impact, and in more serious cases, report that airbags did not deploy when expected during collisions. A smaller but recurring thread involves the HVAC blower resistor wiring, with several owners describing a burning plastic smell and visible melting or scorch marks at the connector, some running the fan at maximum speed to bypass the resistor entirely. Fuel system complaints also appear, with owners describing fuel spurting from the filler neck when removing the pump nozzle, even after replacing the charcoal canister and fuel cap.
87
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The brake light switch may malfunction, causing brake lights to not turn on when braking, preventing cruise control from disengaging when you press the brake pedal, or stopping the shifter from leaving PARK.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake light switch at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
