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2011 Hyundai Accent problems
Light NHTSA footprint — 37 owner complaints and 1 active recall campaign. Either a clean record or thin data; we'll show what's there.
The 2011 Hyundai Accent has 37 NHTSA owner complaints and 1 recall on file (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). The most-reported system is electrical at 9 complaints, typically surfacing around 58,906 miles (~$850 to repair). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
Solid reliability overall. Common issues are concentrated in a few systems.
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Should you avoid this 2011 Accent?
Generally reliable
Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally.
No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record
Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average
1 recall campaign on file
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model —
not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
NHTSA crash-test safety ratings
Rollover★★★★★4/5
Driver-assist features on the tested model:
Electronic stability control: No · Forward collision warning: No · Lane departure warning: No
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program — tested configuration: 2011 Hyundai Accent 4 DR FWD. Stars rate crash protection in NHTSA's tests, not overall reliability — see the owner-complaint data below for what actually goes wrong.
Buying a used 2011 Hyundai Accent? Check these first
Here's what this model is known to do — so you can inspect for it, price it in, or
make the seller fix it before you sign.
What to inspect on this specific car
electrical — 9 owner reports
· tends to show around 58,906 mi · ~$850 to fix
airbags — 6 owner reports
· tends to show around 69,000 mi · ~$1,100 to fix
cruise control — 5 owner reports
· tends to show around 23,056 mi · ~$600 to fix
engine — 3 owner reports
· tends to show around 40,000 mi · ~$3,100 to fix
⚠ The one to take seriously: airbags is flagged
severe on this model
, showing up around 69,000 mi.
Inspect it closely on a test drive.
Recalls to confirm are done
Run the VIN from the listing — 1 active recall on this model. Recall repairs are always free.
Verdict for buyers: 8.0/10 model. The priciest documented failure is
engine (~$3,100) — get the
seller's service records for it or inspect closely. Otherwise an average-risk used buy at a fair price.
We tell you what this model is known for and what to inspect — a vehicle-history report
tells you what this exact car has been through. Smart buyers get both.
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What owners are saying
recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
2011 Accent· cruise control
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai accent. As the contact began to drive, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably to 50 MPH without warning. The contact moved the gear shifter into neutral and powered off the engine to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was pushed onto the curb and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Hyundai accent. While the contact was driving to have the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 15v566000 (exterior lighting), the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake…
I hadn't had this car for six months before two coils went bad. The two coils were replaced by the dealer, and within the next three months the other two went. I had to end of paying a mechanic shop myself to replace the remaining two coils due to the warranty expiring. This…
Headlights go out intermittently. Seems to occur after switching from high beams to low. Toggling between high and low beams or turning lights on and off have no effect. Taken to 2 different Hyundai dealerships. Neither have been able to reproduce the problem. It occurs on…
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.
Common questions
Is the 2011 Hyundai Accent reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Hyundai Accent is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
Should you avoid the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
On the NHTSA data, the 2011 Hyundai Accent does not need avoiding. Buyable on the data — keep up the usual maintenance and inspect normally. The record behind that call: No systemic severe-failure pattern in the complaint record; Reliability score 8.0/10 — above the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
What should I check before buying a used 2011 Hyundai Accent?
Inspect the electrical first — it's the most-reported issue on this model, with 9 owner complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 58,906 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Also confirm any open recalls have been completed by running the VIN, and ask for service records covering the problem areas listed above.
Is the 2011 Hyundai Accent a good used car to buy?
It scores 8.0 out of 10 on our NHTSA-based read of 37 owner complaints. The main thing to watch is electrical. Typical failure occurs around 58,906 miles. Priced fairly and clean on inspection, it's a reasonable used buy. Our data covers what this model is known for — pair it with a vehicle-history report on the VIN to see what that specific car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is electrical, with 9 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 58,906 miles. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
The electrical is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $850 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 58,906 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
How do I check if my Hyundai Accent has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Hyundai Accent?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 37 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $850, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Hyundai/Accent.
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