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severe Owners of the 2005 Hyundai Accent have filed 6 NHTSA complaints about the lighting at roughly $250 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See lighting across all vehicles →
| Model year | lighting complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 Accent (this page) | 6 |
| 2007 Accent | 10 |
| 2008 Accent | 6 |
| 2009 Accent | 8 |
Of the 6 lighting complaints filed for the 2005 Hyundai Accent, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 16 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Any of these malfunctions could lead to a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes or during normal driving operation.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to moisture accumulation in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. The TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. Lamp assembly replacement is NOT necessary in most cases. This condition can be eliminated by turning on the lamps with the engine running for several minutes, or during normal driving operation.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HYUNDAI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STOP LAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT (CAMPAIGN 092). THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES THE PROCEDURE TO REMOVE, REPLACE, AND ADJUST THE STOP LAMP SWITCH.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
In september 2009 (exact day unknown), the brake light switch on my 2005 Hyundai accent began intermittently failing. As a result, I was unable to shift the vehicle out of park approximately once out of every three times I started the vehicle, but was able to remedy the issue by depressing the brake pedal with an exaggerated degree of force within 1-5 attempts. On november 25, the switch…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai accent gt. The contact stated the brake light failed to illuminate when the brakes were depressed. The contact also stated the vehicle failed to shift out the park position. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the VIN did qualify for a recall under NHTSA campaign id number:09v280000(exterior lighting). The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Hyundai accent. The vehicle would not shift out of the park position. The contact located NHTSA campaign id number:09v280000 (exterior lighting) and contacted the manufacturer in regards to the recall. The manufacturer advised the contact that her VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 26,300.
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $250.
Based on the 6 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 59,852 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover lighting issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.