NHTSA has 87 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Hyundai Accent[1]. Brakes top the list with 22 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA filings, biggest first.
- Brakes. 22 complaints[2]. Owners describe grinding or thudding noises, brakes that feel like they lock up on the first stop of the day, and a pedal that does not slow the car the way it should. Some say the dealer could not find a cause.
- Exterior Lighting. 16 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, the brake lights stop working while fuses and bulbs look fine. Owners point to the brake light switch. A few describe headlights cutting out on the road.
- Electrical System. 12 complaints[6]. Owners describe dead brake lights, battery and ignition trouble, and an engine that quit at a stoplight and would not restart.
- Engine. 11 complaints[7].
- Visibility/Wiper. 11 complaints[8]. Owners describe a driver side sun visor that breaks and hangs down into the line of sight. Some say the passenger visor failed the same way.
- Air Bags. 10 complaints[9].
- Visibility. 8 complaints[10].
- Steering. 7 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2010 Accent is necessarily included.
- Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch (15V566), September 2015. About 99,500 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
| Version | City / highway / combined MPG | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
| Accent, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[13] | 27 / 36 / 30 | $2,250 |
| Accent, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[14] | 28 / 34 / 30 | $2,250 |
| Accent Blue, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive[4] | 27 / 36 / 31 | $2,150 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA lists these versions as not rated: 4 DR FWD[15].
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2010 Hyundai Accent with 1.6L 4-cylinder[16] | 110 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2010 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 142 | 5 |
| 1996 | 101 | 4 |
| 1997 | 56 | 3 |
| 1998 | 47 | 1 |
| 1999 | 61 | 1 |
| 2006 | 43 | 3 |
| 2007 | 88 | 3 |
| 2008 | 101 | 1 |
| 2009 | 101 | 2 |
| 2010 | 87 | 1 |
| 2011 | 38 | 1 |
| 2012 | 153 | 2 |
| 2013 | 141 | 1 |
| 2014 | 79 | 1 |
| 2015 | 70 | 2 |
| 2016 | 102 | 0 |
| 2017 | 68 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 31 | 1 |
| 2020 | 12 | 4 |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 17 | 2 |
NHTSA's counts for the Accent show 87 complaints and 1 recalls for 2010[3]. Among the 22 model years listed, 13 have fewer complaints than 2010 and 8 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2020 (12) and the most are for 2012 (153)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2010 Accent?
The 2010 Accent has 87 complaints on file[1]. Brakes and lighting stand out in the stories we read[2][5]. Brake light trouble shows up under both lighting and electrical, so the same issue may be counted twice[5][6]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls section and the year comparison on this page before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Accent?
- Brakes lead the complaint groups, followed by exterior lighting and the electrical system[2][5][6].
- Does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have recalls?
- The by-year data lists a recall for this model year[3]. Details are in the Recalls section of this page.
- How many complaints does the 2010 Hyundai Accent have?
- NHTSA has 87 owner complaints on file[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2010 Hyundai Accent?
- See the fuel economy section of this page.
- Is the 2010 Hyundai Accent reliable?
- Owner complaints are listed by group on this page[1]. See the year comparison section to weigh it against other years.
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Hyundai Accent
Compare all model years of the Hyundai Accent
Other Hyundai models from 2010
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 87 owner complaints on file for the 2010 Hyundai Accent (4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 22 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Hyundai Accent model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Accent Blue, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 31 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 16 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 61,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 50,092). NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 63,713). NHTSA vehicle records
- 11 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 57,342). NHTSA vehicle records
- 10 complaints name the air bags component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 94,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 32,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 7 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 75,400). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 15V566, filed September 8, 2015: Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Accent, 1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 27 city / 36 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- EPA rating for Accent, 1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 28 city / 34 highway / 30 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,250. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: not rated. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2010 Hyundai Accent with 1.6L 4-cylinder: rated 110 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCENT 2DR HATCHBACK L/GL/SPORT: length 159 in, width 67 in, height 67 in, wheelbase 98 in, curb weight 2,332 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ACCENT 4DR SEDAN FWD L/GL/GLS: length 169 in, width 67 in, height 58 in, wheelbase 98 in, curb weight 2,381 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov