2010 Hyundai Accent Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 26%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the brakes of the 2010 Hyundai Accent, 26% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata recall: I was driving slowly in the rain when some cars in front of me started to stop. I slowed down but as I hit the breaks the car didn't respond. I pressed the pedal more and nothing happened, then it went down all the way. I moved the steering wheel to the right to prevent a crash but it still happened. My car is a total loss. My airbags didn't go off either and I had no break light indicating that my breaks would fail or that they were faulty.”
NHTSA complaint #11235101, filed 2019-07, 101,803 miles“Car had a light ticking sound for days off and on ......was driving down road and car starting revving up driving on it's own. Tried to apply brakes would not stop tried to shut car down wouldn't let me. Got car into neutral then applied brakes got car to stop and off road. Waited till I regained composure started car and it sounded fine. Started down rd again drove about 4 miles and went to pull into hess station did again and almost shot us through front of store. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660470, filed 2014-11, 95,000 miles“I was approaching a line of cars stopped at a red light and it was raining. When I applied my brakes the rear wheels of my anti-lock brake system failed and the rear wheels locked up. I slid out of control into the rear of the car in front of me.”
NHTSA complaint #10468751, filed 2012-08, 7,743 miles“Purchased a new 2010 Hyundai Accent 11/17/09 in jan. And feb. 2010 when snow was on the ground the brakes would thud or grind and not stop the car. I called rick case Hyundai and they said that's what ABS brakes do try and pump them when stopping. At this time there was only 250 mls on the car. This also happens when it rain and roads are really wet. On 6/14/10 I took my car in for another manufacture defect and described the problem with the brakes and was told that's normal. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383301, filed 2011-02, 10,250 miles“I was driving approximately 20mph when I heard a breaking noise from underneath my 2010 Hyundai Accent when I lost steering power, the brakes didn't work and the accelerator as well. This caused me to lose control of my car resulting in me crashing into another parked vehicle. Thank god it wasn't on a hwy going 65-70 MPH. I see there aren't any recalls on any of the mentioned problems. Also to note I had to replace a coil pack that I read another owner had problems and the airbag light came on and I'm thinking there's also a problem with that too. …”
NHTSA complaint #10626227, filed 2014-08, 75,400 milesRelated recalls
- 15V566000Sep 8, 2015Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the…Covers: Hyundai Accent 2009–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10190038Mar 23, 2021This bulletin provides best practice recommendations when performing brake service procedures.
- 10183963Nov 30, 2020This bulletin describes the procedure to inspect and identify fluid which may appear around the brake caliper area.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 12% |
| 2021 | 1 | 6% |
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 | 8 | 8% |
| 2015 | 12 | 17% |
| 2014 | 25 | 32% |
| 2013 | 42 | 30% |
| 2012 | 37 | 24% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 23 | 26% |
| 2009 | 15 | 15% |
| 2008 | 12 | 12% |
| 2007 | 5 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
| 2005 | 11 | 22% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 11% |
| 2001 | 10 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 7% |
| 1995 | 8 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Accent
19 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Accent
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology