Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 21, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

87 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Minor15

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 6fluid leaks 3
A recent report: Whenever I get gas even when I pump really slow when I go to remove the nozzle gas spurts out. I have had the charcoal cannister replaced as well as replacing the gas cap but it still happens. This…
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Whenever I get gas even when I pump really slow when I go to remove the nozzle gas spurts out. I have had the charcoal cannister replaced as well as replacing the gas cap but it still happens. This is very dangerous since gas is leaking onto the car and area surrounding it.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11476057 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor23

Most reports here involve sudden stalling.

sudden stalling 2electrical shorts 1
A recent report: 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…
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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.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11209916 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading14

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

loss of braking 8transmission slipping 1
A recent report: 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…
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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 raw metal which is "protected" on the bottom side by a removable plastic covering. The covering is clearly inadequate as the brake line rusted through, potentially causing a serious accident. I notice that Canada has some recalls on Hyandai vehicles other than the Accent for rusty brake lines.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11583122 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading9

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of steering 3premature wear 3
A recent report: MY SON WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH ON A 2 LANE CITY STREET WHEN THE STEERING UNIT GAVE OUT AND HE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. LOOKING UNDER THE CAR HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FLUID WAS POURING…
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MY SON WAS DRIVING AT AROUND 30 MPH ON A 2 LANE CITY STREET WHEN THE STEERING UNIT GAVE OUT AND HE ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR. LOOKING UNDER THE CAR HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING FLUID WAS POURING OUT THE RACK AND PINION GEAR BOX. I DO UNDERSTAND THAT THE CAR HAS OVER 100K MILES ON IT AND IT MORE THAN 5 YRS OLD. HOWEVER I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS WITHIN MY LIFETIME AND NEVER HAD THIS ISSUE - EVER. YET -I DID NOTICE ON THE NHSTA WEBSITE THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER HYUNDAI ACCENT OWNER WITH SAME MODEL YEAR ( 2010 ) WHO LODGED A SIMILAR COMPLAINT. AND KNOWING THAT BOTH THE ELANTRA'S AND SONTA'S HAVE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THEIR STEERING COMPONENTS AROUND THE SAME TIME FRAME MAKE ME SUSPECT THAT THERE IS SOMETHING MORE GOING ON. I THINK- THIS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BY THE NHSTA.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10881718 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading6

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 2 mention an injury.

software faults 3airbags not deploying 3
A recent report: The airbags failed to deploy in my 2012 car accident. I suffered facial injuries from hitting my face on the dashboard. I got a broken nose, c2 neck fracture and skull fracture.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11713337 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Minor12

Most reports here involve premature wear.

premature wear 1
A recent report: The driver-side sun visor was falling off during driving when the visor hung at the left (the hanging rod broke from inside) and it's dangous because I could not see. It's definately a safty issue…
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The driver-side sun visor was falling off during driving when the visor hung at the left (the hanging rod broke from inside) and it's dangous because I could not see. It's definately a safty issue that are talked broadly and a recall is neccessary.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11433281 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading8

Most reports here involve electrical shorts. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

electrical shorts 1
A recent report: The wiring connection between the blower motor into the hvac resistor is melting. There looks to be burn marks on the plastic female plug that goes into the resistor. I sometimes smell like plastic…
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The wiring connection between the blower motor into the hvac resistor is melting. There looks to be burn marks on the plastic female plug that goes into the resistor. I sometimes smell like plastic is burning. I have to keep fan at MAX speed to not use the resistor at all. I believe this could be a fire hazard.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11501208 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 87 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2009 and 2026, roughly 5 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.