This page covers 1 recall, 37 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 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.
The 2011 Accent draws the most complaints around the engine and electrical system. On the engine side, owners report stalling, ticking noises, oil pressure warning lights, and repeated ignition coil failures, some describing the need to replace all coils along with spark plugs. The electrical and ignition system generates its own cluster of reports, with owners describing the key failing to turn, the steering column locking up while driving, and the ignition requiring full column replacement to resolve. Airbag non-deployment during front-end collisions shows up across several reports as well. A smaller but recurring thread involves door handles failing, multiple handles on the same vehicle breaking off during normal use, leaving owners unable to open doors from the outside.
37
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
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 →
