2010 Hyundai Accent Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 14%of 87 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,092miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the electrical system of the 2010 Hyundai Accent, 14% of the 87 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,092 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While my vehicle was in motion, driving straight after 2 right turns, after approximately 5 minutes of driving, a thin wisp of smoke rose up from my steering column, or near my steering column, on the left side. From my general google research, this appears to be an electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10938580, filed 2016-12, 88,000 miles“I believe that there is a problem with the cars main computer. Apparently my car ran out of oil and the indicator light merely flickered at me a few times and then went out. Had to have vehicle towed to shop when it stalled, no codes found in the computer. Shop changed oil. Engine was reported as noisy upon delivery but noise gone after oil change. Shop decided the issue was lack of oil. Two days later check engine light comes on and tachometer would not function. …”
NHTSA complaint #10715429, filed 2015-05, 97,000 miles“On march after leaving my daughter's house my son noticed that my daughter's 2010 Hyundai accents brakes lights and 3rd light weren't working . The next day my son and I decided to check the fuse box. We changed the 15 amp fuse even though the original one didn't seem broken. After that we again tried the brake light and 3rd and again it didn't work. I'm at my wits end with this 2010 Hyundai Accent because all I seem to have is problems. Before 3 coil wires had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10566661, filed 2014-03, 63,411 miles“My brake lights are all out. All 3. I did some research and found that some cars up until 2009 were recalled for a faulty brake light switch. I am fearful I could put myself or others in harms way. This is a definite safety issue with this vehicle. I am not sure if there are currently other reports but I am doing so now. I am taking it to the dealership asap to have it evaluated. A technician has already troubleshooted replacing the bulbs and still not working. He believes it is the switch. This was stated prior to me doing research about a potential issue with Hyundai's brake light switch.”
NHTSA complaint #10663260, filed 2014-12, 48,000 miles“The wiring connection between the blower motor into the hvac resistor is melting. There looks to be burn marks on the plastic female plug that goes into the resistor. I sometimes smell like plastic is burning. I have to keep fan at MAX speed to not use the resistor at all. I believe this could be a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #11501208, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 10174808Apr 23, 2020This bulletin provides information on identifying dealer stock vehicles with either: ⢠A Battery SOC alert - low Battery State of Charge (SOC) at or below 50%. ⢠A 30 Day…
- 10170883Jan 16, 2020This bulletin provides guidelines to inspect the USB, head unit, and multi-box for common connection conditions. 2. This bulletin presents guidelines to inspect for common…
- 10160098Apr 15, 2019This bulletin provides the procedure to write the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) during the replacement of the Engine Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module…
- 10065907Nov 12, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10060617Nov 1, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10036907Oct 1, 2010Hyundai: information related to ecm software update of some model vehicles which experience a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with any of the ecm (electronic control…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 35% |
| 2021 | 2 | 13% |
| 2020 | 1 | 8% |
| 2019 | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 | 3 | 16% |
| 2017 | 9 | 13% |
| 2016 | 27 | 26% |
| 2015 | 10 | 14% |
| 2014 | 5 | 6% |
| 2013 | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 | 24 | 16% |
| 2011 | 10 | 26% |
| 2010 | 12 | 14% |
| 2009 | 9 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 8 | 9% |
| 2006 | 2 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 14% |
| 2004 | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 | 3 | 8% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 | 8 | 9% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
| 1998 | 8 | 17% |
| 1997 | 6 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 11 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Accent
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
19 complaintsExterior lighting
16 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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