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2011 Hyundai Accent recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2011 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 8, 201515V566000 | Exterior lighting: brake lights switchFailure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V566000
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Owner complaints by component38
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 10 | 26 |
| Engine | 10 | 26 |
| Air bags | 7 | 18 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 13 |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 8 |
| Steering | 3 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 8 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 3 |
| Wheels | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“The vehicle is subject to Safety Recall 13V-113 (Campaign 131) for problems relating to the brake light switch.”
- Unknown or other
“Upon opening my driver side door the handle came off in my hand. I went to open the rear driver passenger side door and that handle came off in my hand.”
- Engine
“My car is experiencing the same issue as the recall on the engines for sonatas and Elantra in my year.”
Other Hyundai Accent model years
- 20152 recalls70 complaints
- 20141 recall79 complaints
- 20131 recall141 complaints
- 20122 recalls153 complaints
- 20111 recall38 complaints
- 20101 recall87 complaints
- 20092 recalls101 complaints
- 20081 recall101 complaints
- 20073 recalls88 complaints
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2011 Hyundai Accent recall questions
How many recalls does the 2011 Hyundai Accent have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2011 Hyundai Accent. The most recent, 15V566000 (reported September 8, 2015), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2011 Hyundai Accent?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 38 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2011 Hyundai Accent?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
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