The 2010 Hyundai Accent's moderate safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 87 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

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 2010 Hyundai Accent has accumulated 87 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with visibility/wiper leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Visibility/wiper10

02Exterior Lighting8

03Visibility7

04Air Bags6

05Engine6

87 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Accent Fuel Economy

30–31mpg combined

27-28city

34-36hwy

$2,200-$2,250/yr

With 3 configurations tested, the 2010 Hyundai Accent ranges from 30 to 31 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Accent Blue - Manual 5-spd

31mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Accent - Automatic 4-spd

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city36 hwy~$2,250/yr-1/10 Poor

Accent - Manual 5-spd

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city34 hwy~$2,250/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2010 Hyundai Accent

37States

32%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 15% of listings are there. But with 37 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

5615%

TXTexas

4211%

CACalifornia

236%

WAWashington

205%

UTUtah

154%

DCWashington DC

144%

OKOklahoma

144%

AZArizona

133%

MDMaryland

113%

ILIllinois

113%

MIMichigan

113%

VAVirginia

103%

OROregon

92%

NCNorth Carolina

92%

PAPennsylvania

92%

NHNew Hampshire

82%

NJNew Jersey

82%

NYNew York

82%

OHOhio

82%

DE7

IN7

GA7

MO7

MA6

CO6

TN6

HI5

WI4

MN3

CT3

IA2

ME2

RI2

NM2

NV2

WV2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2010.

Buying a 2010 Hyundai Accent?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2010 Hyundai Accent a good car to buy?

The 2010 Hyundai Accent has its strengths and its watch-outs. 1 recall has been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report visibility/wiper as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2010 Hyundai Accent?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2010 Hyundai Accent. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2010 Hyundai Accent?

You'll get between 30 and 31 MPG combined from the 2010 Hyundai Accent, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2010 Hyundai Accent?

Out of 87 owner complaints, visibility/wiper issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.