With 1 recalls and 101 complaints, the 2009 Hyundai Accent rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

101

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

15V5660002015-08-09

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.

Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2009 Hyundai Accent's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 101 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags24

02Visibility/wiper13

03Unknown Or Other5

04Exterior Lighting,service Brakes5

05Visibility5

101 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Accent Fuel Economy

29mpg combined

26-27city

33-35hwy

$1,500/yr

The 2009 Hyundai Accent delivers 29 MPG combined, consistent across 2 configurations. Straightforward efficiency.

By Trim

Accent - Automatic 4-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city35 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Accent - Manual 5-spd

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$1,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2009 Hyundai Accent

30States

31%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (14%), but the remaining listings are spread across 29 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

6114%

TXTexas

4410%

CACalifornia

348%

DCWashington DC

256%

WAWashington

235%

MDMaryland

204%

NCNorth Carolina

184%

ILIllinois

153%

AZArizona

153%

OROregon

133%

OKOklahoma

133%

UTUtah

123%

PAPennsylvania

123%

NJNew Jersey

112%

NYNew York

112%

GAGeorgia

112%

MIMichigan

112%

INIndiana

102%

MO9

HI8

OH8

DE7

NH7

RI6

MA5

TN5

CT4

NV3

WI3

CO3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2009.

2009 Hyundai Accent Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2009 Hyundai Accent a good car to buy?

The 2009 Hyundai Accent has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is air bags, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Hyundai Accent?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2009 Hyundai Accent. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2009 Hyundai Accent?

The 2009 Hyundai Accent delivers 29 MPG combined per EPA testing. The fuel economy breakdown has city and highway numbers.

What are common problems with the 2009 Hyundai Accent?

AIR BAGS is the number-one complaint area for the 2009 Hyundai Accent, based on 101 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.